Job Description

About us

Sherlock Healthcare Services is an established care provider for Children and Young People (8-18 years) who suffer with Emotional Behavioural Disorders. It is our job as professionals to create a safe, nurturing environment where children and young people can grow and develop into the best possible versions of themselves. We put our children and young people at the heart of everything we do and we are committed to creating an environment for children to thrive and for staff to develop, both personally and professionally. We pride ourselves on our ability to identify and offer therapeutic care, especially for those with complex needs such as EBD, ADHD and ASD.

Candidates applying for this role must be a minimum of 22 years old, have experience in a Residential Childcare setting and have completed (or be willing to complete) their Level 3 in Children & Young People's Workforce (or equivalent)

Purpose

Under the direction of the Registered Manager (and senior staff members), the role holder will support with the day to day care, administration and organisation of the children's home. They will be responsible for the Care Plans of young people and will work closely with carers, families and other partner agencies to meet the needs of the young people and secure positive outcomes. Ensuring that all statutory regulations and instructions are adhered to, the role holder will demonstrate professional best practice at all times.

Our main purpose is to safeguard, protect and nurture our children and young people as well as teaching them vital life skills. We want to create a family environment for our young people where they can learn to build healthy and happy relationships with others whilst understanding their worth and values.

Responsibilities

To work as part of a team to support the management of the home in all aspects appropriate to the statement of purpose Assists senior staff with the compilation of care, placement and pathway plans. Prepares incident and other reports and updates daily records and logs as required. To provide a caring and supportive environment for young people that respects and affirms their individual identity (cultural, emotional, spiritual, gender, social etc.) and one in which they feel secure and free from harm and bullying To act as key worker to individual young people To support young people in the development of independent life skills such as cooking, cleaning, washing, personal hygiene etc. To contribute to the planning of stimulating activities for young people during their leisure time which may include holidays with the young people away from the children's home To maintain high quality child care standards within the principles of the Children's Regulation and the Quality Standards To follow safeguarding guidelines at all times in all aspects of operational delivery To support the health and well-being of all young people e.g. health monitoring, mental health, sexual health, drugs, alcohol, tobacco etc. To support the young person's education by assisting with and encouraging attendance at school, completion of homework, attending parents evening and meetings with educational partners. To work within the company's Behaviour management plan to appropriately manage the behaviour of young people acting proactively and being sensitive to difficult and contentious situations To promote and maintain a high level of domestic and hygiene standards throughout the home that will require undertaking domestic duties and cooking meals as part of the role To maintain positive links with Social Workers, LACES, schools, families and other agencies e.g. health providers, CAMHS, Youth Offending Service, local community To regularly attend staff meetings and monthly supervision sessions To undertake mandatory internal and external training as necessary To undertake any other duty commensurate with the role and grade and as directed by the Registered or Deputy Manager

Other

The post requires Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) clearance. The cost of which will be covered by the company. The applicant is required to have or be working towards their Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People's Workforce The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act The ideal candidate will have a full UK driving licence The role holder will be required to work irregular shifts and hours which will include early mornings, late evenings, overnight, weekends and bank holidays Sleeping-in duties are required for which additional payment will be made Sherlock Healthcare operate under the guidelines of Safer Recruitment and therefore reserve the right to contact all previous employers should we deem it necessary.
Work Remotely

No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract

Pay: 12.40-13.20 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Work Location: In person