We have exciting positions available for experienced Residential Childcare Casual Workers to join our bank staff in the Liverpool and Prescot areas. You will work as part of a team providing quality residential childcare services for vulnerable children within a safe and secure environment. You will be working flexibly on a casual basis, covering various leave types and staff sickness. There may be sleeps available depending on requirements. In return, you will receive £13.68 per hour and £45 per night for sleep-ins. Residential Childcare Casual Workers are committed to providing the highest possible standards of support to vulnerable children and young people, working in an effective and cooperative manner in a united environment. You will be assisting with daily routine, as well as encouraging engagement in education and participation in daily activities. You will be strong, outgoing and genuine, with a desire to improve the lives of young people. You will be skilled in developing positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries and remaining accepting and respectful. Responsibilities as a Residential Childcare Casual Worker: - Assist young people to deal positively with emotional and behavioural difficulties. - Develop the young people’s self-esteem and possess the ability to positively influence their life in a residential setting. - Ensure that all young people are encouraged to reach towards their full potential and to be sensitive and caring towards their needs. - Ensure that the wishes and feelings of the children are taken into account in matters and decisions relating to their daily care, appropriate to age and understanding. - Respect and promote the needs of each child arising from their racial, cultural, or religious background. - Be alert to the signs of distress or abuse, and in liaison with other professionals ensure that the young people are monitored and protected. - Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. - Participate in the planning, preparation and delivery of activities for young people in the home and wider community. - Ensure that any known concerns about safeguarding young people within the home are reported to the Registered Manager or Deputy Manager immediately and take shared responsibility for seeking solutions. - Maintain communications with staff over all aspects of children and young people’s care, progress and behaviour and maintain appropriate records. - Communicate effectively with other staff, and actively participate in all staff meetings. What we’re looking for in our Residential Childcare Casual Workers: - NVQ Level 3 or above in Children and Young People. - Demonstrable experience working within residential childcare. - Experience of Ofsted and the inspection process. - Relevant experience / good understanding of the National Minimum Standards for Children’s Homes. - Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and legislation within a residential children’s home. - Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation (i.e. Care Standards Act 2000 and National Minimum Standards). - Driving Licence, business insurance and own vehicle. - Working knowledge of barriers children and young people face and how to support them to overcome such barriers in a residential setting. - Knowledge of child development and to provide the correct level of support to each individual child based on their needs. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to consistently record relevant support for young people. - Excellent knowledge, understanding and application of Microsoft Office including, Access, Excel and Word. - Portable DBS would be desirable. This post is subject to enhanced DBS criminal record disclosure