Residential Childcare Worker

at  Core Group

IF YOU HAVE RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND THINK YOU’RE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS POSITION, APPLY BELOW OR CONTACT MARY DIRECTLY :

07771361105

IN YOUR NEW ROLE YOU WILL

• Promote good childcare practices and create a caring environment aligned with the companies values.
• Assist in devising and implementing individual care programmes in accordance with the philosophy of the home.
• Collaborate with families and external professionals to ensure effective communication and teamwork.
• Build positive relationships with young people, fostering self-esteem, confidence, and a child-friendly atmosphere in the home.
• Assist young people with daily routines, including light household tasks and snack preparation.
• Organise and participate in purposeful activities with young people onsite and offsite.
• Undertake escort duties to medical appointments/ police station/Court etc.
• Implement Missing from Home Protocol if required.
• Maintain regular observations of young people in adherence to home policies and procedure.
• Undertake building security checks in strict adherence to home policies and procedures.
• Comply with the policy of Health and Safety at work which includes fire safety precautions.
• Accurately complete all relevant records and files in accordance with Statutory requirements and home policies
• Understand the managerial structure and maintain regular communication regarding the care of young people.
• Ensure that anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practices are maintained throughout the company.
• Participate in training, attend staff meetings, and assist with home functions including administration duties.
• Take personal responsibility for professional growth and training.
• Ensure the compliance of regulation frameworks the home falls within and understand OFSTED and CQC requirements.
• Participate in and action all risk assessment and management strategies for individual young people, including the use of de-escalation and prevention and management of violence and aggression (PMVA). This may involve physical intervention when necessary to ensure safety after exhausting all other options.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN YOUR NEW ROLE?

• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification). Preferably started or completed or competent with qualifications and able to complete level 3 in residential care.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality care.
• Attention to detail ensuring correct information is recorded in all paperwork, keeping this up to date and organised for the manager’s review.
• Resilience, motivation, and determination.
• An ability to adapt to challenging and changing situations.
• Significant experience in residential childcare care environments (minimum 2 years ideally
• Must have worked with challenging behaviour.