Job Description

About us

Care Hubz is a small business in Leeds, West Yorkshire. We are engaging, social and rewarding, and our goal is to Change young peoples lives .

Our work environment includes:

Regular social events On-the-job training
As a Residential Care Worker, you will work under the general direction of the Homes Registered Manager, the RI and the Director, as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care to children.

To care for children and young people according to their individual care plan and as directed by the Registered Manager.

To ensure the health needs of the children and young people are met.

To assist in the co-ordination of activities within the home and ensure that they are well managed and produce safe and consistent care.

To be involved in and organise activities which are in the best interests and meet the needs of the children.

You will be required to work on a rolling rota system and 16 hour shifts and "sleep in's" will be necessary.

Responsibilities

You will be expected to develop and maintain positive relationships with young people who have complex needs, issues with attachment and trauma and present challenging behaviour.

You will also be expected to support and facilitate the children and young people to access health, education, YOS or preparation for work courses and support them with any other appointments they may have.

You will be expected to ensure the condition of the home is maintained at all times and report any deterioration of the home to the Registered manager in order to arrange any maintenance required.

Have an understanding and respect for the diverse needs of each child and ensure all children and young people are treated fairly and consistently.

Establish and maintain clear and professional boundaries at all times.

All care and support will be in line with the outcomes identified in the childs placement plan and in line with their individual care plan

You may be expected to attend meetings with Care Hubz managers to feedback on a young person's progress.

You will be expected to be aware of and raise any Safeguarding issues/risks that may arise to the home manager or LADO when necessary.

You will be expected to work with the child's social worker and any other Agencies working with and supporting them. You will be expected to support and represent the young person in any meetings or contacts they have with the above.

Ensure security of the House, including contents, confidential records, cash, keys, furniture and equipment, resident's clothing, and possessions.

To ensure the safety of residents of the home, including organising regular fire drills, weekly health and safety checks.

To ensure that Health and Safety standards are met and be conversant with emergency and evacuation procedures.

To be an effective role model for other members of staff and the young people.

Person Specification

Experience

1. Experience of working with young people in an employed or voluntary capacity. (E)

Qualifications or Training

2. Training in working with young people (E)

3. Qualification in working with young people. (E)

4. National professional qualifications in youth/health and social care or community work. (E)

5. If no formal qualifications, you must be willing to work towards a BTEC Level 3 in Residential Childcare (E)

6. Understanding of safeguarding/child protection issues. (E)

7. Understand the young person's right to confidentiality. (E)

Practical skills

Work directly with young people in accordance with agreed individual programmes and strategies of support. (E) Support young people by showing awareness of their individual interests and preferences, by introducing them to a range of different experiences and enabling them to make informed choices wherever possible. (E) Support young people to gain the maximum benefit from education and all other opportunities open to them. (E) Ability to use ICT and have a basic level of literacy and numeracy (E) Participate in supervision, training and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills. (E) To comply with the requirements of all Care Hubz policies, procedures and staff instructions, including responsibilities under the Health and Safety Policy and Procedures. (E) An ability to work with staff at all levels, working as part of a team and liaising with other professionals. (E)

Personal Qualities & Attributes:

Commitment to working with young people. (E) Passionate about achieving the best outcomes for young people and a willingness to go the 'extra mile' to do so.(E) Effective inter-personal skills and ability to form positive and supportive relationships with young people. (E) Effective oral and written communication skills and competent in the application of ICT. (E) Flexible in working patterns to accommodate some evening and weekend working as required. (E) Car driver and access to own vehicle. (D) Committed to continuous improvement. (E)
(E) - Essential

(D) - Desirable

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 32,005.56 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Residential Care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person