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.
Responsibilities
* 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.
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.
Values and personal qualities
* At least 22 years of age, (to meet Ofsted Regulations) and at least 4 years older than the oldest child accommodated in the home.
* Effective recording and report writing skills, with the ability to maintain confidential records·
* An awareness of the concept of confidentiality and its implications
* Able to act as an advocate for young people·
* Empathetic caring manner and ability to build trusting relationships with children and young people·
* Able to provide basic support for physical and emotional wellbeing of children and young people·
* Ability to work with minimum supervision
* Specialist knowledge, skills and experience
* An understanding of disability and autism spectrum conditions and the impact this diagnosis has on individuals.
* Regulated Activity DBS Disclosure Certificate
* Flexible approach to work, location, duties and hours – with the ability to work antisocial hours and shift work
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Profit sharing
Work Location: In person