Job Description

Requirements;

Full UK Driving Licence Right to Work in UK - NO sponsorship available Residential Childcare Level 3/4 or willing to complete this paid for by the company after probation period Clean DBS

Role Summary

The role of the residential care worker is to work as directed by Team leaders, deputy managers and the registered manager to provide advice, assistance and support to young people in the children's home. To attend to their practical, physical and emotional needs. To be a positive role model and to work closely with them to enable them to achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential. To provide a fun, caring and nurturing environment and build positive relationships and life opportunities for children to thrive

Duties

Assist children with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and safety. Implement and monitor individual care plans tailored to each child's needs. Provide emotional support and encouragement to promote confidence and independence. Facilitate communication between children, families, and other professionals involved in their care. Maintain accurate records of progress and any changes in behaviour or health. Engage children in educational and recreational activities to enhance their development. Drive to various locations as needed for appointments or activities, ensuring safe transportation.

Key Responsibilities

To maintain a high quality of care to children and young people which strives to continuously create opportunities to better their lives meets the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and cultural needs of children and young people Working from the guidelines of the children's homes regulations and quality standards To provide a caring, supportive and nurturing environment in which children/young people can feel secure and free from harm. Establishing positive relationships with young people and always offering them unconditional and positive regard Helping young people manage behaviour by offering structure and insight into unacceptable behaviour and rewarding positive behaviour Ensuring that each young person's care plan is followed and kept up to date to reflect their changing needs Provide a home where young peoples daily needs are met in relation to childcare including cooking, cleaning, general maintenance around the home etc To act as a key worker or co worker for a young person to ensure that the young person's care plans are up to date and that all their care needs are being met. To provide keyworking support to young people on a 1:1 basis to enable young people to address past and present difficulties To provide support for young people in their education this may include supporting them in the classroom if necessary To maintain records and complete written reports on young people for meetings, reviews or care purposes Empowering young people to be involved in their care and consulting them on decisions about their lives Acting as an advocate at meetings where the young person is the subject of discussion Encouraging the young person to enjoy a positive life within the community and take part in activities Drive children to and from appointments, school, activities ect. Working as a team

Location; Oldbury, Sandwell, West Midlands

Pay; 13- 16 dependant on experience and Qualifications

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 13.00-16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person