Job Description

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Full-Time Senior Residential Care Worker to join our Ofsted registered residential children's home in Thornton-Cleveleys, close to Blackpool. Annual earnings from 35,400 depending on qualifications (including sleep-in rate), with potential to earn more through over-time. Working pattern of 2 days on, 4 days off.

Coda Care is searching for a stand-out, ambitious, Senior Residential Care Worker for our home in Thornton-Cleveleys. The successful candidate will be someone who takes great pride in their work, has the highest of standards, and has a lot of love to give to our young people. Our Thornton home - Betula House - is registered to accommodate 1 young person between aged 8 - 17 with emotional & behavioural difficulties. We would welcome applications from anyone with at least 2 years prior experience within residential care who can demonstrate they have the knowledge and experience to work as a Senior Residential Care Worker/Team Leader.

Coda Care is determined to ensure that quality care and safeguarding always remain our number one priority, and we are recruiting for individuals who are fully committed to providing outstanding care for children and young people. In return, we will reward you with a competitive rate of pay, genuine progression opportunities and continued investment in your professional development.

Residential childcare can be a challenging role, but it can also be extremely rewarding. You will be supported by the Registered Manager to progress in your role, with fantastic training opportunities to help you progress your career. The home is supported by a Child Psychologist who will offer staff consultations to support you in your role of working with children that have suffered abuse, trauma, and neglect.

All staff receive full training and an induction, and you must be passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children in the home at all times.

Act as the lead staff member on shifts and ensure that shifts are well planned to meet the needs of individual children and young people.

Support key worker/s and act as lead key worker for one of the children in the home.

Ensure care plans, risk assessments and written records are kept updated and accurate.

Deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager or Deputy Manager.

Work as part of a management team to ensure the highest levels of care for children and young people.

Manage challenging and risk-based behaviours and supporting other team members.

Ensure that all carers are working in line with individual risk assessments, care plans, Coda Care's policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.

Effective communication with other professionals and sharing relevant information.

Provide outstanding levels of care for children living in the home.

Work as part of a team to ensure children and young people are supported with their health, education, having fun and staying safe.

Supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma and whose behaviour may be challenging as a result of their childhood experiences.

To maintain the confidentiality of children and young people in line with company policies and GDPR legislation.

Raise concerns when worried about a child or young person, and ensure accurate recordings at all times.

Completing daily paperwork in line with policies, procedures and legislation, and ensuring that other administrative tasks are completed to a high standard.

Contribute to reports and meetings about children living in the home and work as part of a multi-agency team.

Personal qualities which are important for supporting children and young people in residential care:

Patience

- you will need to be patient and understand that sometimes progress is made in small steps.

Passion

to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people - you will need to be a caring person and form positive relationships with the children you will be caring for.

Forgiveness

- our children will need more than a second chance and may communicate complex and difficult thoughts and feelings through their behaviour.

Positivity

- we want the children in our home to be recognised for their achievements and successes, and they need carers who can see and highlight their positive qualities, as they may not see this in themselves.

Self-reflection and

honesty

- sometimes adults make mistakes, and we want carers that will reflect on their own practice to improve the care they deliver. Our young people will respond to carers who are honest and genuine.

Humour

- knowing appropriate times to use humour can help young people reduce their stresses or anxieties.

Resilience

- carers need to be able to manage stressful incidents and behaviours as well as support young people who may have experienced significant abuse in their lives. You will be fully supported by the management team and Coda Care will support with staff counselling on a confidential basis.

High standards -

we take pride in what we do - from our homes, to our work ethic, to the outcomes we want for our young people. We want to work with the best & be the best!

Desirable:

Enhanced DBS certificate on the update service. (An Enhanced DBS check will be carried out should you not already have one).

Essential:

L3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare/Child Workforce (or equivalent)

Full UK Driving Licence

Ability to work on a rota basis to meet the needs of the home (including overnights, weekends, and bank holidays)

At least 2 years experience working within residential childcare

Ability to work 24-hour shifts that include a sleep-in

Commitment to safeguard vulnerable children

Honesty and integrity

IT and literacy skills to complete daily paperwork and update care plans

Pay:

From 15 per hour (depending on qualifications), 60 per sleep-in. Expected annual earnings including sleep-in duties from 35,400 with potential to work overtime. Bank Holidays paid at additional rates. Working hours: Average of 160 hours per month on a rota basis, plus 10 sleep-ins.

Schedule:

2 days on, 4 days off

Bank holidays (time & a half or double time)

Weekends

License/Certification:

Driving Licence (essential)

Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (essential)

Benefits:

Progression opportunities in line with company development

Gain company-paid qualifications to enable you to progress

Quality training to support you in your role

Competitive rates of pay

Time & a half or double time on Bank Holidays

Food provided on-site

Free parking

Casual dress

Team Member of the Month with prize

WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION!

Coda Care reserves the right to close this advert at any time, therefore please apply at your earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

Coda Care does not hold a sponsorship license therefore we are unable to support any applicants requiring sponsorship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 35,400.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Application question(s):

Are you able to work evenings & weekends? Are you able to work a 48 hour shift (including sleeps) ?
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) o L3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) (required)
Work Location: In person