At ACS, we're committed to transforming the lives of vulnerable young people by offering consistent, compassionate, and expert care. As a growing, mission-driven organisation, we believe every child matters -- and we strive to create environments where young people feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Job Purpose
To provide advice, assistance and support to young people in our care, attending to their practical, physical and emotional needs. Ensuring the young person is always appropriately safe guarded, driving our ethos of 'every child matter's.
Key Responsibilities:
Support to Young People:
To maintain a high quality of care and support which meets the practical, physical, emotional and behavioural needs of the young person within our care
To provide a caring, supportive and nurturing environment in which the young person can feel secure and free from harm
Establishing positive, trusted and secure relationships with the young person ensuring professional boundaries
Be a positive role model to the young person, rewarding positive conduct
Contribute to the young person's care plan
Attending to practical matters in relation to childcare and the family environment (cooking, cleaning, general maintenance around the home etc)
Providing emotional support at times of difficulty or stress
Advocate the importance of education and ambition with the young person, supporting them in their education and extracurricular activities, including supporting them in the classroom if necessary
Support the smooth running of the home.
Keeping accurate written records on young people which feed into planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as appropriate
Empowering the young person and facilitating their active involvement in the decision making about their lives and future, sensitively supporting them where it may not be possible to act on their wishes
Supporting the young person in meetings with relevant professionals including social workers, CAMHS and LAC nurses
Support to Team:
To work as part of the home and wider Arborvitae team
Being aware of the aims and outcomes of the home and working collaboratively with team members to achieve them
Attending staff meetings and making a positive contribution to them
Work with team members to consistently execute the young person's childcare plans.
Attending and contributing to regular supervision sessions
Being familiar with all policies and procedures and adhering to them
Promote positive challenges within the team
Any other responsibilities as so reasonably directed by the management team.
Person Specification:
Strong communicator (E)
Sensitivity and understanding (E)
Ability to work well with others (E)
Maintain confidentiality (E)
Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations (E)
Active listening skills (E)
Ability to positively challenge behaviour from a young person (E)
Level 4 Diploma in Children's Residential Care or willing to work towards (E)
Suitable enhanced DBS on the update service (E)
Resilience (E)
Experience of working with children (D)
Experience of working within a children's residential setting (D)
Honesty & integrity (D)
Awareness of legislation within the regulations (D)
The location/work-base for this role may require you work to from multiple locations. We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.
Commitment to Safeguarding:
At ACS, safeguarding is our top priority. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all appointments are subject to DBS checks, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 160.00-258.00 per day
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
On-site parking
Schedule:
12 hour shift
Day shift
Every weekend
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Experience:
Children's Residential: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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