Job Description
Within this role you will be working with children in residential settings, as well as in the community. You will be working with a minimum staffing ratio of 2:1. This ensures the safety of a young service user, as well as protecting staff.\n\nFor this role, you will need to have good attention to detail, writing detailed daily notes.
This will record things such as the service user's emotions, any interactions with colleagues/family members, conversations, food diaries and the daily routine of the service user. The role will require you to partake in activities with the young person and help to manage their money, ensuring receipts are kept for each transaction.\n\nYou will need to be able to identify and report any safeguarding issues that may arise in relation to the young person, as well as aiding in their development and keeping them on track. Within the role you will deal with behaviour that can challenge, as well as a range of mental, physical and learning disabilities, so experience in a similar would be advantageous.\n\nThe responsibilities for this role include:\n\nSupporting children and young people with a range of different needs and/or dependencies\nAssisting with the completion of care plans, risk assessments, reviews and incident & accident reporting, as well as ensuring these documents are strictly adhered to by yourself and your colleagues\nProviding physical and emotional support to the children and young people, which may include helping with household tasks and personal care\nContributing to the effective implementation of individual programmes by supporting learning, promoting independence and engaging in experiences and activities\nBuilding relationships with the children/young people and providing them with high levels of care and support\nSupporting with routines - from normal household routines such as waking up & bedtimes, attending education and attending appointments\nMaintaining professional relationships with clients, family and external healthcare professionals, and adhering to company policies and procedures \n\nYou will have:\n\nGreat problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet\nEmotional resilience\nHigh levels of professionalism and a non-judgemental attitude - regardless of the service user's needs\nGreat attention to detail when completing notes and forms\nGood written and verbal communication skills\nDBS Certificate (we can help you acquire this)\nDrivers preferred as locations can be spread and varying\nLevel 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or another relevant subject would be preferred \n\nWhat We Can Offer You:\n\nCompetitive Salary of £16.5+ Per Hour\nTMVA Training Course - worth £500!
- to expand your skills and knowledge\nTravel expenses\nOnline training to help assist you in the de-escalation of heightened situations.\nWe can offer block shift bookings for long day sleep shifts (e.g. 2/3/4/5 days of straight shifts) \n\nINDNWHSC