We are hiring Therapeutic Residential Care Workers in Bexleyheath!
We want our children to have the best care possible, and therefore you'll receive an exceptional rewards package including:
Sleep ins paid 40 - 50 per night
Funded qualifications:
starting with working towards a funded
Level 4 Diploma in
Residential Childcare.
(if you do not currently hold this or equivalent after probation period)* Annual Leave Entitlement equivalent to 5.6 weeks per year
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
Employee Assistance Programme
Our next Residential Therapeutic Care Worker will be someone who has:
Full UK Driving Licence
(Desirable)
Enhanced DBS on the update service
(Desirable)
A big heart and passion to make a difference to the residents' lives.
Patience, resilience, and calmness.
Role Purpose:
To perform in accordance with the homes policies and procedures in delivering best practice care and outcomes, whilst always adhering to the legislative frameworks of Ofsted and the Quality Care Standards.
Key Accountabilities
Always adhere to safeguarding and best practice, operating in line with PACE & Team Teach policy and training
Ensure all necessary risk assessment are up to date and accurate
Demonstrate understanding of the 'Whistle Blowing' policy and when to evoke the 'Escalation' policy
Positively engage with all parties including external multi agencies as and when necessary
Always maintaining an environment of safety to reduce the children from any form of potential harm or abuse
Ensure all aspects of care are applied consistently in line with the homes policies and procedures, Children's Home Regulations, Quality Standards & Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF)
Participate in Child Looked After meetings and complete the necessary paperwork to support these
Continuous review & understanding of behavioural management plans
Working within the agreed 'Care Plan' for each child & young person, and evidencing through tracking and monitoring their progression via our personal support plans
Assist children to aspire by including them in their personal support plans to set goals and helping them in achieving this
Support children in developing key life skills from basic personal care, sleep hygiene, daily chores, shopping and financial management/savings/pocket money
To ensure where transport is required, to make the necessary arrangements to ensure the children commute safely to school
Facilitate and support family contact and relationships where applicable, by organising the transport & supervised visits
Carry out necessary domestic duties and low-level maintenance work including gardening (light bulbs/decorating) within the home environment
Accurately complete all the necessary paperwork,
Work in partnership with colleagues to assist the child & young person in developing and maintaining social, recreational, cultural and religious links through daily living activities inside and outside the home
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent