Residential Childcare Worker - Balerno, United Kingdom - 21 Health and Social Care Ltd

21 Health and Social Care Ltd

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Balerno, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Residential Childcare Worker

Location:
Balerno, Edinburgh

Salary:
£28,123 - £35,605 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

Permanent:

Full Time, 39 hours per week, weekend work is required, 3-4 sleepover shifts per month, a generous sleepover allowance of £75 is paid for this which isn't included in the annual salary.

Benefits:

Life assurance scheme, Policies and practices that promote health and wellbeing, including massage therapy and access to a wellbeing space, Pension scheme, Enhanced pay for maternity, adoption and paternity leave

21 HSC are looking to recruit Residential Child Care Workers for a highly regarded Residential Childcare provider based in Edinburgh.

As a Residential Child Care Worker you will contribute to the creation of a culture and ethos in which the needs of the children are paramount and provide them with security, safety, care and social development to enable them to reach their potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Promote a positive ethos in the school consistent with the organisations vision, purpose and core values.
Support with the Residential Team Manager with the implementation of management decisions, consistent with the Harmeny and cottage plans, policies and procedures.
Care for the children's everyday requirements and to help create a homely, caring and safe environment for all the children.
Communicate and interact positively with children using solutionfocussed and strengthsbased principles in line with the policies, procedures and core values.
Understand children's behaviour and support them to manage their behaviour themselves.
Support children's learning during and out with the formal school day.
Be a designated keyworker as directed by the Residential Team Manager or Care Management Team.
As designated keyworker, participate in regular reviews and submit written reports on individual children.
Attend regular staff and children's meetings as required.
Undertake domestic and food preparation duties as directed, and ensure that others in the team also do so.
Undertake induction and other relevant training as required to fulfil the duties of the post and maintain SSSC registration.
SVQ 3 in Children and Young People, HNC in Social Services or equivalent
Experience in residential work and / or childcare, including working with children with complex social, emotional and behavioural needs.
Knowledge and understanding of children who are looked after and accommodated, and children with complex additional support needs.
Able to handle competing priorities and a challenging workload within a highly pressurised working environment.
Full, clean driver licence
Emotionally intelligent, with an understanding of the needs of others and a commitment to reflective practice.
Accountable for own performance.
Proactive and takes the initiative to gain the information needed for the role, with a flexible and can do' attitude.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Care experience is highly desirable
Full, clean driver licence

To Apply:

21 HSC Limited is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Pay:
£28,123.00-£35,605.00 per year

Benefits: