Job Description

Role:

Senior Residential Children's Care Worker

Positions Available:

4 FT Perm only.

Additional Temp positions only

Salary:

40,000 - 45,000 per annum - DOE

Hours:

37.5 hrs per week X3 12 hours plus 1.5 hours for Supervisions and Training.

Contract Type:

Permanent/Full time

Temporary positions available

Location:

Greater Manchester and Stockport

Description:

To build positive relationships with young people who have suffered significant trauma and support them with highly individualised care to achieve improved long-term outcomes. As a senior you will also be there to assist the registered manager in the implementation of effective day-to-day running of the residential home in line with client's policies and values.

Main Responsibilities

To promote good childcare practice through the home and create a caring environment for the young people in accordance with the client's values. To be the first line manager providing supervision and appraisal to a team of up to 4 RCCW's, and to manage their leave and sickness absence processes at the primary level completing return to work interviews. To support new starters, identify progression where needed, undertake annual appraisal of carer and address, if any, issues in relation to conduct and competence of carers. To Develop a management style which balances the need to exercise control and give direction with the need to offer carers the opportunity to make appropriate decisions. To assist in devising and implementing individual care programmes in accordance with the philosophy of the home. This will require an awareness of the needs of young people including physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, social, and cultural. To work with families of young people and all relevant external professionals including local authorities to ensure good communication and collaborative working. To develop positive relationships with young people and interact in a way that promotes self- esteem and confidence and contributes to a positive child-friendly atmosphere in the home. To support young people to accomplish their daily routines. This may include light household duties and preparation of light snacks. To arrange and engage in purposeful activities with young people both on and off-site. To undertake escort duties to medical appointments/ police station/Court etc. when required to do so. To implement Missing from Home Protocol if required To contribute to and action all risk assessment/management strategies with regards to individual young people. This will include the use of de-escalation and prevention and management of violence and aggression (PMVA) and an ability to physically intervene in order to maintain the safety of young people and others where all other options have been exhausted. To maintain regular observations of young people in adherence to home policies and procedures. To undertake building security checks in strict adherence to home policies and procedures To be aware of and comply with the Client's policy of Health and Safety at work which includes fire safety precautions. To complete accurately and contemporaneously all relevant records and young people's files and logs in accordance with Statutory requirements and home policies To ensure that anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practices are maintained throughout the company. To be part of the staff team - to participate in training, attend staff meetings and assist with home functions including administration duties. To ensure the compliance of regulation frameworks the home falls within and understands OFSTED and CQC requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

A UK driving license and access to a car with business insurance. Diploma level 3 in Residential Child Carer, young people workforce or NVQ equivalent. Social Work degree or equivalent. Secondary Education with a good standard of literacy and numeracy. Ability to work shift working hours, on a rolling rota. At least 12 months of relevant supervisory experience in a children's residential setting. At least 12 months experience of working in an Ofsted Regulated home residential setting with young people with challenging behaviours, providing care, or working with young people. Experience in writing Risk Assessments and developing RCCW staffing Experience of Managing and assessing Safeguarding Risk

Desirable:

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership in residential childcare. Experience of OFSTED inspections.
The successful applicant for the Senior RCCW role will be expected to demonstrate commitment to training and development and must be capable of adapting their work practice to the ethos of the home.

Skills for the role

Knowledge of Quality Standards & Children's home regulations. Knowledge of the Children Act and other care legislation. Have resilience, motivation, and determination. An ability to adapt to challenging and changing situations. Team building skills. Supervision skills (previous experience supervising staff). A good Level of IT proficiency including the use of Microsoft packages including Word and Outlook. A good organisational skill. Knowledge of therapeutic parenting.

Benefits

An extensive Health and Wellbeing support programme Free refreshments Free Parking Well-being days Day off for your birthday Staff events Pension
Please do not hesitate to apply or call the office to discuss on 0333 880 5679

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 40,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 23052025