Job Description

Job Overview

Are you ready to make a real difference? We are looking for an exceptional Residential Childcare Workers to join our dedicated team in our Children's Homes where every day is an opportunity to change lives.

This isn't just a job; it's a calling. As a Residential Childcare Worker, you'll be a pillar of support for our incredible young people, helping them navigate their journeys with compassion and guidance. You'll work with a team of devoted professionals and fostering an environment built on trust, empathy, and respect. Your passion will be the spark that ignites potential, your relationhsip with children, the steady hand that provides stability.

If you are a practitioner with a big heart, an unshakable belief in the power of young people, and the courage to meet challenges head-on, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to build a legacy, to be the champion a child needs, and to find a rewarding career.

Salary: 33, 360 unqualified, 34,320 qualified based on 160 waking hours per month and 10 sleep-in shifts

Shift pattern: 2 on 4 off

Main Purpose of the Role

o To enjoy working with children and young people

o To be a good team player

o To ensure that the children are living in a clean, warm and welcoming home environment

o Good communication, including written, verbal and listening skills

o A caring, committed, supportive and patient nature

o The ability to develop positive relationships

o Resilience

o Motivation and determination

o An open and inclusive approach

o The ability to adapt to challenging and changing situations

o The ability to be inclusive to all children and young people

o The ability to take direction from senior workers

o Confidence around children, young people and adults

o Attention to detail, ensuring correct information is recorded in all paperwork

Supporting the Needs and care for of Children and Young People

o Attending to practical matters in relation to childcare (cooking, cleaning, etc)

o Establishing positive relationships with young people and always offering them unconditional and positive regard

o Meeting the physical, emotional,behavioural, cultural and educational needs of the young people

o Acting as a role model and demonstrating appropriate pro-social ways of dealing with problems

o Helping young people gain self control by challenging unacceptable behaviour and rewarding acceptable, pro-social conduct.

o Ensuring that each young person's care plan is followed and amended as appropriate to reflect their changing needs, including risks.

Keyworker Responsibilities

o Taking responsibility for a small number of children and ensuring that their needs are fully met

o Establishing relationships which young people perceive to be positive, warm and rewarding

o Providing advice, assistance and support on a 1-1 basis to enable young people to address past and present difficulties

o Providing emotional support at times of difficulty or stress

o Being ambitious for young people, helping them achieve their goals and optimise their potential

o Providing support for young people in their education and extra curricular activities.

o Keeping accurate records and providing written reports on young people for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager

o Empowering young people and facilitating their active involvement in the decision making about their lives and future

o Acting as an advocate at meetings where the young person is the subject of discussion

Encouraging the young person to develop links with the community, attend off site activities and expand their personal social network.

Team Working

o Being aware of the aims and objectives of the home and working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve them

o Attending team/ staff meetings and making a positive contribution to them

o Actively contributing to the development of the team

o Receiving and storing information to improve communication

o Being willing to give and receive feedback on performance with colleagues and managers

o Being aware of childcare plans for all the young people and providing support for colleagues by maintaining consistency in the execution of those plans

o Providing informal practical and emotional support to colleagues experiencing difficulties

o Attending and contributing to regular supervision sessions in line with the national minimum standards

o Monitoring the conduct of colleagues and referring on any causes for concern(whistleblowing)

o Being familiar with all policies and procedures and adhering to them

General Duties

o Attending young peoples meetings and contributing to them

o Driving company vehicles ( current driving licence holders subject to procedures)

o Receiving training appropriate to role and maintaining an up to date training file

o Working towards Diploma 4 in Children's Residential Care

o Responsibility for the accurate maintenance of financial records appropriate to the duties of the post

Responsibility for the health, safety, welfare of self and colleagues in accordance with the requirements of the companies health and safety policy and adhering to them.

Equality & Diversity

All children are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. RCW's are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any child or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientations or any other perceived difference.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Previous experience in childcare or a similar role is essential Essential Level 4 Diploma within children and young people residential care or willingness to work towards Strong IT skills for maintaining records and communicating effectively with team members. Excellent communication skills to engage with children and their families effectively. A valid driving licence is advantageous for transportation purposes when required. Understanding of care plans and the ability to implement them effectively. A compassionate approach with a genuine interest in supporting children's growth and development Current clean driving licence

Experience

12 months experience of working in a residential setting with young people challenging behaviour or other relevant childcare or educational setting

Candidates must be suitable to work with children and young people within a care setting (subject to pre-employment checks).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 33,360.00-34,320.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Huyton L36: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

working with children: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person