Essential
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Hold and promote the ethos and values of the organisation
• Ability to demonstrate reasoning, numeracy, literacy and technology skills to required standard
• Ability to work as a team, working closely with colleagues and other agencies
• Ability to solve problems
• Able to work within the principles of the Children Act 1989
• Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of safeguarding
• Sound knowledge of children’s homes policies and procedures
• Excellent communication skills —both verbally and written.
• Working knowledge of the Care Standards 2000, Children’s
• Homes Regulations 2015
• To assist the registered manager and deputy manager to ensure the efficient operation of the service in accordance
• with the relevant legislation, procedures, policies and the Statement of Purpose for the home.
• Responsibility for safeguarding and promoting individual rights, providing good quality care which is free from oppression, and where differences are respected and valued