Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people? Join the SprinkledWith Hope team and become a Residential Care Worker
Essential Experience:We are seeking individuals with ideally a minimum of 1 year's experience in working with children and young people in a residential setting or who has the passion for supporting young people
Managing service Delivery:
* Always ensure that the ethos of the Statement of Purpose is applied.
* Assist the Registered Manager to ensure the home environment is appropriate and sensitive to the needs of the child or young person being looked after and is compliant with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards for Children's Homes.
* To be a Key Worker where designated and contribute to the child or young person's plan which reflects his / her care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic and health needs. Ensure that this plan is regularly reviewed.
* Be alert to signs of distress or abuse and to ensure that the child or young person is monitored and protected. Work within the safeguarding and child protection guidelines, following the reporting procedures where appropriate.
* To involve the child or young person in this process and encourage them to be responsible for their actions. Assist them to find ways to resolve disagreements and conflict by working restoratively
* Develop and maintain good working relationships with parents and other family members; social workers; school staff and other professionals with a concern for the children's needs such as general practitioners or psychologists.
Managing Finance
* Ensure that staff understand and operate the petty cash system within the required guidelines.
* Monitor expenditure and alert the Registered Manager in cases of any discrepancies or over expenditure.
MANAGING RESOURCES
* Ensure adequate resources are at the home such as petty cash, stationary, educational materials.
* Maintain a safe environment that complies with Health and Safety and other legal requirements.
* Create and develop links between the home, community and the child or young person.
PERSONAL
* Be a positive role model for the child or young person and colleagues and encourage both to develop meaningful relationships and attachments.
* Report to a line manager or other appropriate person, in the event of awareness of poor practice.
* Receive training appropriate to the role and maintain an up-to-date training profile.
* Maintain up to date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for residential care and communicate this to staff as appropriate.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
* Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person