Job Summary
To support the learning, emotional and social needs of children/young people within the residential home. Residential Support Worker will be required to participate in recording, monitoring and evaluating individual child strategies/support.
Responsibilities
* Assist in the educational, social, emotional and behavioural development of children/young people under the direction and guidance of Management and support.
* To assist management to develop the house and its environment ensuring that the highest standards of care prevail for each individual child/young person, within the guidelines of the stated model of care.
* Assist in the implementation of Personal Education Programmes for children/young people and help monitor their progress.
* Assist in the implementation of Individual Care Plans for children/young people and help monitor their progress.
* To provide and support the provision of primary care for each child/young person and help them develop healthy attachments.
* While on rota in the house, under supervision of the house management, be responsible for the care of children/young people as delegated by the senior staff.
* To participate in sleeping in duties as required.
* To maintain and promote good relationships with other professionals, team members and management, other sections within Caridon, parents, other agencies and professionals.
* Support, monitor and evaluate the children/young people's emotional and behavioural difficulties and help develop their social skills.
* To ensure that Health and Safety of the children/young people and the home is monitored in accordance with the relevant legal requirements and good practice.
* To participate in staff training, which is mandatory training, and all other mandatory training.
* To be available whilst on duty to participate in on going supervision with a member of the Management Team and through this supervision develop an understanding of the behaviour of the children/young people.
* To develop specific pieces of work with children/young people as directed and supervised by the Registered Manager/Deputy Manager.
* To ensure high standards of communication involving checking and completing daily records, message book, diary and any other documentation in accordance with our developing best practice.
* To contribute to the children/young people's development through a variety of means including play, excursions, and other social opportunities in an individual and group setting both inside the home and outside appropriate to children/young people's needs.
Skills
* Experience working with children in a childcare or support setting is essential.
* Strong communication skills to effectively interact with children, families, and colleagues.
* Ability to develop and implement care plans tailored to individual needs.
* Competence in IT for maintaining records and communicating effectively.
* A compassionate nature with a commitment to promoting the well-being of those in your care.
* Hold the Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce, or be prepared to work towards following a successful six month probation.
Pay: £13.50-£14.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
Experience:
* Residential Children's Home: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person