Residential Childcare Officer
Shift pattern: Mon :Thu 2pm : 10.15pm, Fr: 9am : 2pm
36 hours
Reports to:
Head of Residential/Senior Residential Childcare Officer:
House and School staff, pupils, parents/carers, outside agencies Job Purpose:
* To work as a member of the Residential team, in accordance with the House and schools policies, under the direction of senior staff Principal Accountabilities:
* To undertake childcare duties, under the direction of senior staff, ensuring prioritisation of key tasks
* To prioritise the safeguarding, wellbeing and social/emotional development of children always
* To support the Head of Residential Care in providing a professional, efficient and effective residential support service to the school Residential Childcare Officer
Job Description: Residential Childcare Officer
Duties:
* To work under direction with individual children on planned programmes of social, emotional and behavioural development
* To be involved as directed in all aspects of the residentials recreational and social programme
* To participate in the general supervision of children, ensure that they adhere to acceptable standards of behaviour, personal hygiene, tidiness and dress
* To participate in the implementation of an agreed pattern of sensitive, effective care and supervision, to provide the children with a secure, safe and stimulating environment conducive to physical, emotional, educational and social development, so children enjoy a calm and relaxed group living experience
* Exercising fair, safe and effective supervision of children, from the end of school, through the afternoon and evenings planned activities, to include mealtimes and bedtime routines
* To respond appropriately to the material, physical and emotional needs of children
* To support children with activities and appointments, for example community groups, shopping trips, college/training opportunities etc. as required
* To assist in supporting children with aspects of their formal learning where required
* To administer any prescribed medication in accordance with directions of a GP/nurse or other authorised member of school staff
* To attend, as required, meetings about individual children and/or matters affecting the general running of the residential House and school
* To observe, advise and report on children, as required
* To keep individual child records, as required
* To undertake driving duties, as required
* To utilise a variety of communication methods, reflecting individual communication styles of children
* To be responsible for children in a key worker capacity ensuring all relevant information is updated and correct
* To respond to any emergency that arises, e.g. casualty visits, absconders
* To participate in staff Training days (INSET days), undertake a Level 3 qualification within three months of commencing the role, attend and participate in regular team meetings, external courses as may be required by the needs of the post and as identified by the Head of Residential Care (safeguarding, SCERTS, safety intervention)
* To participate in regular planned supervision with the Head of Residential Care
* To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required, having regard to the purpose and grade of the post
General Duties
* Establish constructive relationships and be supportive of, and sensitive to, the needs of colleagues, children and the wider school community
* Encourage interaction and teamwork within the House, school and the Trust; attend relevant House/school meetings, as required, share ideas and new initiatives
* Respect confidentiality
* Actively engage in relevant training opportunities, taking responsibility for own professional development
* Participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager/Head of Resident