Job Description

Main Duties

Supporting the Needs of Children and Young People

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 a positive role model for the young people, presenting oneself in a highly professional

manner.

As required work with young people on intervention strategies to promote pro-social behaviour.

To deliver direct and individual work to children/young people.

Support young people in project and group work.

Provide and participate in leisure activities in line with the care and placement plans of the young

people.

Personal Development and Team Membership

To work as part of a team and support less experienced staff in the work and operation of the home in conjunction with the organisation's policies and procedures Undertake relevant training programmes as required by governing regulation, guidance, and the Company. At all times 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 children and young people and their families. Fulfil sleep-in duties in accordance with the agreed rota To undertake appropriate training as part of overall professional development To carry out any other reasonable and relevant duties as required including deputising in the absence of senior colleagues including leading shifts

Regulatory and Administrative

To carry out duties in line with the company's policies and procedures.

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.

Participate in and complete reports for, statutory reviews and meetings concerning the young people where required.

Take responsibility for having sound working knowledge of key policies and procedures including

Safeguarding, Fire, and Health and Safety Procedures at your place of work.

Other Requirements

The post holder will be expected to continuously develop in their role. It is in the nature of the work of residential care that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances unpredictable and varied.

The post holder may be reasonably expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time All staff are, therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises that tasks which are not specifically covered in their job description must be undertaken but which will be within their level of responsibility.

Additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work and will normally be compatible with the regular type of work.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities but indicates some of the main areas attached to the post. It may be amended from time to time, to take account of changing trends in social care relevant legislation, together with Employment Law.

DBS Staff Disqualification & DBS Obligations

All Candidates for social care positions - please note that these roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and therefore you must include details of all and any offences, even if 'spent'.

All staff are obligated to notify of changes in their personal circumstance whilst employed for the company

Health & Safety

All employees have a responsibility for their own Health and Safety and that of others while undertaking their duties. Employees have a general duty to assist in implementing its Health and Safety policies.

Equal Opportunities

The company supports Equal Opportunities in Employment and opposes all forms of unlawful discrimination on grounds such as colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age. You are expected to comply at all times to the company ethos and all relevant polices and procedures.

General Statement

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.

The above duties and responsibilities do not include or define all tasks that may be required by the postholder. The duties and responsibilities may vary without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 13.50-14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person