*JOB DESCRIPTION*
*Post:* Residential Childcare Worker
*Location: *Govilon and Gilwern
*Context*
Cwtch Children Services provides support for young people with a range of needs including learning disabilities, EBD and autism.
*Job Purpose*
* To work with staff and young people we support within the philosophy, procedures and established ethos of Cwtch.
* To work alongside people we support to enable individuals to participate in society through a lifestyle based on personal choice and to work in a way that is respectful to them and to place their needs at the centre of all work undertaken.
* Working with the registered manager and team leaders, to contribute to the
planning, implementation, review and ongoing development of person centredcare.
*Main Duties and Responsibilities*
* To work creatively and appropriately with individuals, continually encouraging them to seek opportunities that are of interest to them, and to support individuals in achieving personal outcomes.
* To support individuals to exercise their rights and responsibilities and to make their own choices.
* To support and encourage individuals to develop and maintain the relationships they want.
* To support individuals with their daily living skills, including personal care routines.
* To accompany individuals outside their home and where needed to provide
assistance and support for activities, school attendance and health appointments.
* To provide assistance with personal care and taking of medication if required.* To liaise with family, friends and other external agencies (as agreed with the
individual).
*Person Centred Service Delivery and Development*
* To participate in the development and review of individuals' personal plan.* To participate in the development and/or review of all support documentation
including risk assessments, individual learning plans and opportunity plans.
* To ensure necessary record keeping is maintained and where required to assist in the preparation of regular reports.
* To contribute to the recording and evaluation of all services delivered in accordance with specific person centred outcomes.
* To actively contribute to the continual development and quality of the service.
*General Responsibilities*
* To work within the agreed guidelines for everyone that receives support and to
adhere to the core values that Cwtch upholds in all work undertaken.
* To understand and support the aims and values of Cwtch when dealing with
individuals and colleagues.
* To be prepared to work with challenging behaviours and acknowledge the work may require the post holder to work within emotive and hostile environments.
* To support Cwtch policies and procedures to promote the aims of Cwtch.
* To promote equal opportunities. To communicate effectively, maintaining good working relationships and promoting an atmosphere of support and encouragement.
*Positive Working Environment Policy.*
* To participate in agreed rotas to provide support to the homes.
* Where appropriate, to assist in the induction of new staff.
* To complete actions and objectives to required standards within agreed timescales.
* Ensure issues of concern are elevated to a more knowledgeable member of staff if the situation requires specific expertise.
* Participate in training and development activities relating to legislative
requirements/standards in accordance with training policy.
* To participate in regular supervision and support sessions.
* To routinely attend and actively participate in team meetings.
* To comply and register with the standards of conduct and practice set by the Social Care Wales.
* To comply with duties placed upon employees by Cwtch Health and Safety
Policy and related procedures. To act in accordance with all instructions,information and training supplied in relation to those duties.
* To comply with duties placed upon employees by Cwtch policies on
Confidentiality and Data Protection.
* Any other duties which may reasonably be required of you.
Job Types: Full-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: From £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Employee mentoring programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Education:* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:* Residential Childcare: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:* Driving Licence (preferred)* NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person