QUALIFICATIONS

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or an equivalent qualification). Candidates that do not hold this qualification will be expected to achieve it within 12 months of commencing the role.
• Commitment to proactively seek and undergo professional training & development opportunities

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to connect with troubled children and young people while maintaining professional boundaries;
• Good written and spoken English to compose clear and concise reports and communicate effectively with colleagues, parents and other professionals;
• Have a high level of mental and physical resilience with the ability to cope in emotionally and physically challenging situations; and
• Good team working skills, with the ability to organise your own work and support others

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

• Knowledge and understanding of the relevant regulations/legislation relating to Children’s care homes, safeguarding, health & safety and equal opportunities including:
  The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations and quality standards 2015
  Working together to Safeguard Children (2018)

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV and a cover letter which addresses all of the points provided in the “Essential Requirements”.
If you would like a copy of the full job description and/or have an informal conversation about this role, please contact Chantelle Buzec between 10am-4pm Monday to Friday on 07551830079

We are looking for Residential Child Care & Support Workers who;

• Ideally have experience of working with children and young people in a residential care home setting;
• Are compassionate and have the ability to connect with teenagers, combining empathy with the ability to set boundaries;
• Are able to find and use creative ways to communicate with children and young people and are willing to work flexibly and innovatively to meet the changing and challenging needs of the children and young people;
• Support young people to do their favourite things and try new activities at home and also outdoor activities;
• Are patient and resilient;
• Will adhere to the organisations child protection and safeguarding policies and procedures; and
• Are effective working independently or in a team, including with other professionals and relevant individuals in the child / young person’s life.

You will also be expected to:

• Work shifts including evenings, weekends, sleep-in duties and public holidays

If you are looking for a role at an ambitious new establishment and in a team that is aiming to achieve high standards of care, with generous terms and excellent opportunities to develop and progress in your career, then this role is ideal for you.