IDEAL EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

· Experience of working within a children and young adult residential environment
· An understanding of relevant legislation relating to the care of young people
· Experience of working with young people that have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties

. Responsible for working alongside the Manager of the children’s residential home, ensuring that our service users receive the highest standard of support/care appropriate to their individual needs.
· A genuine empathy for young people, supporting them to achieve their goals and ambitions
· Build and develop relationships with our young people and encourage them to participate fully in the opportunities offered within the home
· Plan and participate fully in a working rota, this will include evenings, sleep ins and
weekends
· Build strong working relationships with external agencies such as Local Authorities and other Health/Social Care professionals
· Conduct formal key work sessions with young people and produce reports for each session
· Be responsible for the effective Safeguarding of the young people within your care and understand how to raise any concerns
· Support our young people with everyday day tasks such as cooking, cleaning, medical appointments, meetings etc.