To be a part of a team offering a comprehensive residential service to children and young people, the aim being to ensure the physical, social and emotional care, and development of the young residents and the establishment.
To carry out duties in line with Westlea House policies and procedures.
* To ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children and young people through the nighttime period.
* To be fully aware of safeguarding and child protection issues.
* To fully understand the reporting process of child protection within the home.
* To understand the principles of safeguarding oneself.
* To have a full understanding of the emergency on-call procedures of the home.
* To promote structure, boundaries and domestic routines within the home.
* Working in line with young people's care and placement plans.
* To work in accordance with the National Minimum Care Standards for Children's homes and co-operate with any inspection process.
* Provide a positive role model for the young people, presenting yourself in a highly professional manner.
* Work in partnership with other agencies to the benefit of the young people.
* To ensure that the building is secured throughout the nighttime hours.
* Undertake relevant training programmes as required by the National Minimum Care Standards.
* Complete and maintain administrative records as required by the home.
* Provide and participate in leisure activities in line with the care and placement plans of the young people as required.
* Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, children and families
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Liverpool L37 3HW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
* providing care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
* Diploma level 3 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person