Senior Care Officer

at  East Riding of Yorkshire Council

THE JOB ITSELF

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have experience working with vulnerable children and are looking for a new challenge that will help you develop your career while making a significant impact? If so, our Senior Care Officer role might be the perfect fit for you!

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking dedicated Senior Care Officers to join the team at Throstle Nest, a new children’s home for children with learning disabilities and/or autism. East Riding currently has three Children’s Home’s all judged to be Good in all areas by Ofsted. We are expanding the service and have other homes awaiting registration. Throstle Nest is a lovely Victorian detached former farmhouse in a rural setting; the house is newly refurbished for this client group and has lots of outside space.
We are seeking a dedicated Senior Care Officers to join this new team. You will be part of a committed team including a Registered Manager, a Deputy Manager,4 Senior Care Officers, 8 Care Officers, an Admin Assistant and a Domestic. Together, you will create a safe, nurturing, homely environment that supports the young person’s interests, education, and overall well-being and strikes to assist the young people be able to reach their full potential.

• Leading and planning shifts.
• Managing risks effectively.
• Supervising and training staff.
• Collaborating with multiple agencies.
• Making day-to-day decisions aligned with the young person’s care plan.
  Our children and young people need caregivers who are caring, patient, respectful, determined, interested, giving, adaptable, non-judgemental, can provide personal care and are able to communicate with young people who may be non- verbal. Your ability to build meaningful relationships and provide understanding care will be crucial in helping them feel safe and valued.