Residential Childcare Worker Ratcliffe on the Wreake, England
Job description
Alfred & Associates Ltd are looking for exceptional people who genuinely CARE
Our client understands the pressures employees face each and every day and have invested heavily to be able to provide what you want, need and require to be happy and succeed.
Do you feel that you are NOT getting any of these vital elements in your current job role or employment?
1) Work-life balance
2) Pay and benefits – total rewards package
3) Job security
4) Job satisfaction
5) Healthy work environment
6) Recognition: feeling valued and appreciated
7) Feeling safe at work
8) Feeling included / belonging at work
9) Right to disconnect from work outside of usual working hours
10) Promotion opportunities / career progression
11) Job autonomy – trusted to do a job without being micromanaged
12) Clear goals and targets
13) Correct tools for the job
14) Job purpose and variety
15) Learning and development initiatives
16) Team-oriented culture
17) Transparent leadership
If so then this could be the time for a change, a new start, a new beginning, to be happier at work and for a NEW EMPLOYER to know, appreciate and acknowledge you’re WORTH.
Residential Childcare Worker (Qualified)
Locations: Sileby, Leicestershire
Full Time - Permanent
Salary: £12 per hour + £80 per sleep in
Hours: 40 per week
This is an exciting opportunity for a positive, enthusiastic and motivated individual who is flexible and has a desire to make a difference to help and support young people.
You will play a full and effective role as a member of the staff team, providing high-quality assessment andresidential care for young people.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Ensuring a firm, caring, consistent, well-ordered environment is maintained at all times.
2. To actively promote and participate in care planning, developing risk assessments, behaviour management and to attend regular team meetings.
3. Promoting the social and emotional well-being & development of children and young people and to consistently strive to further develop these skills.
4. Liaising with other staff, professionals, parents and carers as necessary and maintaining high levels of professionalism at all times.
5. Undertaking any administrative tasks linked to the care of children and young people e.g., keeping appropriate records, making reports as required by the Home and any regulatory bodies.
6. To maintain a log of all accidents, incidents, or physical intervention and to challenge suspected inappropriate practice according to policies and procedures- using clear care computer system
7. Keep up to date with the home’s policies and to follow them at all times.
13. Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, self-awareness, and acceptance of others
Other duties:
1. To participate in annual performance appraisals and undertake relevant staff development.
2. To be responsible for the health and safety of self and others (in accordance with the Home’s Health & Safety Policy).
3. To carry out any other appropriate duties requested by the Registered Manager.
4. Update daily logs and all recording of incidents, interactions and issues.
5. To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people responsible for (or come into contact with) in accordance with the home’s Safeguarding Policy & Procedures.
6. To follow the Health and Safety Policy for the unit, and to undertake risk assessments at regular intervals for their key service user.
7. To understand the staff handbook, statement of purpose and safeguarding policy; and keep these in mind with every action taken and whilst on every shift.
8. Attend regular supervision with your line manager and be an active participant in staff meetings.
9. Induction/Probation: To complete Infinity Leicester’s induction and probation within agreed timescales.
10. Qualifications: There is a legislative requirement to complete the necessary Diploma Level 3, within the specified timescale, to remain in employment.
11. Training:To activelyparticipate within in-house staff development, foundation training, and mandatory training programs. Attend training punctual, prepared with due regard to representing Infinity Leicester.
12. Supervision -Toactively engage in supervision and appraisal. To fully participate in meeting the specified objectives within your personal development plan.
13. Practice Foundation: Maintain knowledge of developments in childcare theory and practice. Read Ofsted, local authority and regulation 44 & 45 reports relating to the home. To have a comprehensive understanding of the home`s Statement of Purpose, and daily routines, and to be able to apply this knowledge.
14. Supporting Knowledge:It is necessary to develop a working knowledge of the following:
Minimum requirements:
§ NVQ Level 3 Children & Young People
§ Experience of working within a residential environment
§ Experience of working with young people that have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties
Interview: ASAP
Contact: Brad 07796167963 or Chris 07833398987 at Alfred & Associates Ltd
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £12.00 per hour
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ratcliffe on the Wreake: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What is your current notice period
Experience:
- Residential childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- Level 3 qualification in residential childcare (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: KGMRCW
