MPA are delighted to be recruiting Children’s Residential Workers for our client based in the Coleraine Area. This role will be based within a residential home for young people with an immediate start available. The pay rate is £14.06-£22.49 per hour depending on shift worked.
Job Description:
* Have an awareness of policies and procedures in respect of Child Abuse Investigation and Joint Protocol procedure;
* Support the young people by undertaking their general supervision and be involved in their educational work and leisure activities within the home/service and in the wider community;
* Assist with the supervision of the young people’s clothing, furnishings and household equipment and undertake household and domestic duties, which are appropriate to their care needs;
* Accompany the young people, when required, on leisure activities, holidays, outings and visits including attendance at appropriate church services;
* Undertake duties in connection with the proper receipt, recording and safe custody of public and Trust fund monies from the home/service;
* To be alert to any signs of distress or abuse and to ensure that the young people are supported and protected and to report as necessary through the line management;
* Promote or undertake personal care duties in the case of young people with a disability where required. This will include feeding, toileting, managing complex health care needs and the administration of medication as per individual care plans;
* Contribute to the daily life of the home and development of independence and daily living skills through engaging with the young person in activities such as housework;
Criteria:
* 4 GCSEs (Grades A-C) – two of which must include Maths and English, (or equivalent) plus have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a care setting with service users with a learning disability or behaviours that challenge.
OR
* NVQ Level 3 in a care related subject (or equivalent) plus have a minimum of 1 years’ experience working in a care setting with service users with a learning disability or behaviours that challenge.
OR
* A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a care setting with service users with a learning disability or behaviours that challenge.
* Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.
Further Information
* Pay £14.06-£22.49 per hour (depending on shift worked)
* Weekly pay
* Holiday allowance
* Full time and part time hours will be considered
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