Job title:
Senior Residential Childcare Worker
Company
Hiring People
Job description
Do you have what it takes to become a key part of the management of a residential childcare company and make a difference to the lives of the children and young people? Are you looking to join a management team within an organisation with exceptionally high childcare standards?Our client is looking to recruit enthusiastic, highly motivated individuals to join their team at an exciting time for their expanding children’s home provision.We offer:-
- Competitive salary – up to £14.80 per hour
- Company pension
- Money back on every day healthcare via a Health Cash Plan
- Access to wellbeing support via an Employee Assistance Program
- Corporate shopping and entertainment discounts
- Attendance bonus
- “Refer a friend” scheme
- Employee of the month award
- Career progression
- Continuous personal development and training.
Key duties and responsibilities for Senior Residential Childcare Workers
- To assist the Registered Manager in maintaining high standards within the home
- To actively safeguard and promote the welfare of young people in the home
- To actively promote the social, emotional and physical welfare of the young people, adhering to care plans and pursue a high level of person centred care for each young person.
- To promote structure, boundaries and routines in the home environment
- To develop and implement leisure plans appropriate to each young people, proactively driving and engaging in activities that promote social interaction and social development of each young person.
- To put forward ideas for care plan developments to management and to monitor and maintain records of positive outcomes in addition to mentoring new staff in this process.
- To maintain excellent written and verbal communication whilst promoting positive working relations with all internal and external partners. Ensure communications are mindful of confidentiality and data protection legislation.
- To practice restorative methodologies with young people and colleagues alike ensuring best working relationships and a positive professional environment at all times.
- To continuously seek out solutions and identify potential conflict to minimise escalation.
- To work collaboratively to ensure optimum delivery of day to day care. Working flexibly to meet changing needs of the business including providing cover as and when required.
- To assist Managers and others to ensure all duties and responsibilities are fulfilled and deputise in the absence of the home Manager.
- Mentor and lead by example, sharing skills with the team. Provide support for and supervise residential care workers.
- To work within the boundaries of policies, procedures, regulations and Ofsted expectations
- To work as part of a team to create a warm, inclusive and welcoming home environment
Personal and Professional Attributes:-
- Confident and able to set and maintain clear and consistent boundaries for young people.
- Personal warmth with a sense of humour and the ability to maintain these in challenging situations.
- Enthusiastic and highly motivated to promote an outstanding and inspirational service.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Help to maintain a safe, clean environment and promote wellbeing including preparation of healthy meals etc.
- Successful candidates will be supported to contribute to care planning and participate in reviews and other meetings for young people.
Other requirements:-
- Diploma Level 3 (Children’s and Young People Workforce) or NVQ level 4 is essential.
- Level 5 in Leadership and Management is desirable or a strong comm
Expected salary
£80 – 14.8 per hour
Location
Stockport, Greater Manchester
Job date
Mon, 09 Dec 2024 23:54:35 GMT
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