OVERVIEW

To effectively deliver the main responsibilities within the Senior RSW role. Ensuring effective service delivery with a view to supporting the positive development of the children/young people, staff, service and company.
To be part of a team offering a comprehensive, high quality residential service to children and young people in our Children’s home in Hadleigh, Suffolk. The aim being to ensure the physical, social and emotional well-being of the children/young people are met and to assist in their positive holistic development and resilience.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England)

SKILLS

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with children and their families.
• Experience working with children in a children’s home or residential service.
• Familiarity with IT systems for record-keeping and communication purposes.
• Ability to understand and implement care plans accurately.
• A valid driving licence is preferred for transportation purposes.

• To actively safeguard and promote the welfare of the children & young people.
• To report immediately any unsafe practices and conditions.
• Effective personal practice and effective management of a team.
• To actively safeguard and promote the welfare of the children/young people.
• To ensure the ongoing assessment of children and young people’s needs in day-to-day practice.
• Ensure all staff practice is in line with best practice and the children and young people’s Care and Placement Plans.
• Continuously and unconditionally promote the structure, boundaries and routines within a safe and nurturing environment.
• Be responsibility for the effective and efficient running of shifts
• Provide a positive role model for the young people
• Ensure the delivery of all key worker areas and responsibilities including delivery of direct work.
• To work as part of a team and support less experienced staff in the work and operation of the home in conjunction with the organisation’s policies and procedures
• Represent the home at reviews and or meetings.
• Undertake relevant training programmes as required by governing regulation, guidance, and the Company.
• At all times promote and ensure anti-discriminatory practices.
• Work in partnership and develop professional working relationships with colleagues, other agencies and professionals to meet the needs of young people and their families.
• Fulfil sleep-in duties in accordance with the agreed rota.
• To carry out any other reasonable and relevant duties as required including deputising in the absence of senior colleagues.