Job Description

Carehome Ltd

Liverpool, L6

Job details

Full-time/weekend | Permanent

Full job description

Residential Child Care Worker

Preferably, 12 months experience within the last 2 years and within a

residental

childcare setting

. You will ideally be flexible to work different shift types, including, day, evening, sleepovers and weekend shifts. You must be confident with setting boundaries and be firm in your delivery. The home is looking for consistent staff, so you must be reliable. NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care (children and young people) or equivalent is essential in this role. Applicants without this will still be considered but will be expected to work towards this after probationary period.

Supporting the Needs of Children and Young People

Understand a PACE approach to residential care is a necessity.

To actively safeguard and promote the welfare of the children/young people.

To report immediately any unsafe practices and conditions.

Actively promote structure, boundaries, and routines within a safe and nurturing environment.

Provide primary care both on a day-to-day basis and to meet occasional needs such as health care appointments

Provide a positive role model for young people

Working directly with young people in accordance with agreed strategies(e.g. anger management, self-esteem

Manage behaviour in an assertive and positive manner

Personal Development and Team Membership

To work as part of a team in the workplace in conjunction with the organisation's policies and procedures

Undertake relevant training programmes as required by governing regulation, guidance, and the Company.

Always promote and ensure anti-discriminatory practices

Attend and participate in supervision and staff meetings as required by governing regulations.

Work in partnership and develop professional working relationships with colleagues, other agencies and professionals to meet the needs of young people and their families.

To show a willingness to undertake appropriate training as part of overall professional development

To carry out any other reasonable and relevant duties as required.

Regulatory and Administrative

Adhering to policies, procedures, home routines and team decisions

To work in accordance with the Children's Homes Regulations, other statutory guidance, and co-operate with any inspection process.

Work in line with young peoples' care and placement plans.

Complete and maintain administrative records as required by the home.

The work of Carehome ltd is both varied and challenging which results in some unpredictable circumstances. There is an integral need for all employees to be flexible in response to situations that arise outside of this job description. Additional duties will most likely be required to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work that maintain staff activity and quality of service provision. The above job description forms part of your Main Terms and Conditions of Employment. The Company reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at any time.

Carehome Ltd requires a commitment from all staff to promote Equal Opportunities in Employment and opposes all forms of unlawful discrimination on grounds such as colour, race, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status , and age.

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced criminal records bureau check. At Carehome ltd all successful possible candidates will be subject to thorough reference checks and safer recruitment procedures.

Benefits:

Mileage pay for drivers Meals included during working hours Bonus at Christmas You won't be just a number; you will be a valued voice within a specialist organisation
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food
Ability to commute/relocate:

Liverpool: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Do you have online enhanced DBS auto update service?
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Children's Residential Support Worker: 2 years (required) Support Environment with children: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ Level 3 CHILDREN'S Health & Social Care (required) Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CAREHOME LTD