Senior Residential Childcare Officer – Crosslands

, Crosslands, one of Cardiff’s Childrens Homes, is in the Ely area of Cardiff. The home is a spacious detached house in its own gardens situated in walking distance of local shops, recreational centres, and local amenities. The house is also in proximity of the city centre and accessible by all major traffic routes in and out of Cardiff., , Crosslands deliver high quality care for up to 6 young people between the ages of 11 – 17.  The young people have experienced adverse childhood experiences and crisis in their lives and as a result exhibit a range of trauma-based symptoms and behaviours., , Our aim is to meet young people’s needs by promoting a trauma informed approach to practice & Signs of Safety framework which is an innovative strength-based approach that provides stable, safe, and nurturing placements., , Our team provide immediate support, ensuring we offer a warm and welcoming environment right from the start., , As a team, we strive to provide a restorative, resilient, safe, nurturing, and structured environment supporting their physical and emotional wellbeing. We recognise and promote young people’s individual, unique and diverse needs and, where appropriate, maintain and strengthen their relationships with families, siblings and other people they identify as significant to them., , The team is made up of a Registered Manager, 2 Deputies, 2 Senior Residential Childcare Officers’, 14 Residential Childcare Officers’ and Waking night staff., , About the job, , We are looking for a Senior Residential Childcare Officer to come join our team!, , You must have proven experience of working with young people with complex behaviours in a residential setting., , Working as a Senior Residential Childcare Officer, you must be willing to go above and beyond for the young people - ensuring that they have positive experiences and relationships whilst growing up to enable them to feel safe, secure, and confident for their future., , To carry out this role you must be able to provide experience and expertise in working with young people at Crosslands to ensure they are fully involved in decision making that affects their lives., , You must be able to build, maintain and repair relationships with young people and their families. Contributing to the promotion of the young people’s health and social wellbeing is essential as is participating in maintaining effective physical, social, and emotional environments., , Senior Residential Childcare Officers are the link workers for education and Health ensuring the promotion of opportunities and achievements for young people for young people’s wellbeing., , Seniors contribute to the assessment of the young person’s needs, outcomes and goals developing and reviewing Personal Plans as per regulatory requirements., , As a senior, you will demonstrate leadership skills and must model good, consistent care to colleagues whilst also supervising and mentoring whilst also at times running the home in the absence of the manager and deputies., , Compliance with all policies, procedures and regulatory requirements is essential within the role., , Seniors must contribute to the home’s improvements including the planning, co-ordination and implementation of specific projects., , What We Are Looking For From You, , As a Senior Residential Childcare Officer you will play an essential role in caring for the young people., , You will be enthusiastic, emotionally literate and highly motivated with the ability to demonstrate a “can-do” attitude and ready to go the extra mile, willing to learn and to share experiences., , In order to apply for the post, you must hold or be working towards a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People – Wales and NI)., , You will be required to work within a 4 weekly rota where the shift patterns consist of earlies, lates, sleep ins, weekend, and bank holiday working. You will be part of an on-call rota (out of office hours) when required., , Working in a positive and respectful manner, you will provide individualised care through the development of professional and effective relationships., , You will have a knowledge and understanding of the needs of a young person and their rights. You will be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate and work individually and as part of a team with young people, their families, colleagues, other professionals, and external agencies., , What we are able to offer you, , Generous Enhancements & flexible working hours, , , In return for your skills and commitment you will receive:,