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Contract: Casual
Location: Capernwray, Carnforth
Salary: £12.29 per hour
We are looking for dynamic and inspirational Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our already established Residential Team at Bay View on a casual basis, covering shifts within the business as and when needed. You will be working in one of our family-feel children\'s homes in Carnforth or rural North Lancaster, with a maximum of four young people per home. This opportunity provides flexibility to work the hours you can commit to with no contractual obligation.
Our service requires individuals who will help guide young people aged 8-18 with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties to success and who are dedicated to supporting our ethos. You will help provide a safe, secure, homely and positive environment for the children and young adults in the home so that their lives are progressively improved. All our homes are rated either 'Good or Outstanding' by Ofsted, and we would need individuals to continue improving and developing the quality, image and reputation of the Home.
You must be over 21 years of age and hold a full UK driving license.
It is a requirement that you hold a Diploma Level 3 in Working with Children & Young People.
Principal Accountabilities
* To carry out duties as a Childcare Worker and Key Worker so that the National Standards, laid down by Ofsted, are consistently exceeded.
* To ensure the highest possible standard of childcare is provided to the children who are resident in the Home.
* To purposefully and systematically improve the lives of all the young people who are resident at the Home.
* To build and maintain positive and effective working relationships with family, friends and external bodies as requested by the Registered Manager.
* To contribute to a culture of trust and mutual respect between all involved in the Home, both children and staff.
The Provision of Childcare
* The Childcare Worker contributes to the development of appropriate and high-quality care plans for each young person.
* All legal requirements, Ofsted standards and the policies and procedures of Bay View Childcare are adhered to at all times.
* Feedback from residents, family, placing authorities and other relevant parties is noted and communicated to the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager by the pre-agreed method.
* The Home is kept clean, tidy, safe and secure at all times.
* The Childcare Worker builds constructive and trusting relationships with the children, ensuring understanding of their personal background and individual needs.
* The Childcare Worker is approachable, friendly and professional, proactively engaging with the children to create an open, positive and inclusive environment.
* The Childcare Worker works proactively with the children to build relationships and foundations for future personal success.
* The children are actively supervised and kept safe; the Childcare Worker looks out for signs of unease and engages with the children as necessary.
* The Childcare Worker de-escalates conflicts in line with Bay View Childcare policies and procedures.
* All issues and concerns relating to the children are communicated to the Registered Manager, Deputy Manager and Shift Leader.
* Risk assessments are carried out for new activities, as requested.
* Pre-activity assessments are carried out for existing activities to ensure safe operation.
* The Childcare Worker is actively involved in activities with the children, engaging as a good parent would.
* The Childcare Worker fulfills the responsibilities of a 'Key Worker' and treats each child as an individual.
* Maintains regular and constructive communication with the family and friends of the children.
* Remains positive in participation and sharing of personal experiences during activities.
* Contributes to reviews of any child for whom the Childcare Worker is the 'Key Worker'.
* All company policies and procedures are followed; necessary paperwork is completed with understanding of its purpose.
* Quality of food provided to the children aligns with pre-agreed food standards; may assist with cooking and purchasing of foodstuffs as required.
Bay View is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You must be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
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