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    Residential Childcare Support Worker - London, United Kingdom - Area Camden

    Area Camden
    Area Camden London, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual)

    Residential Childcare Support Worker

    Salary: £. per hour

    Specific Hours : :am - :pm ( hour shifts)

    Location : Greater London (Covering Area Camden homes in Camden, Haringey & Islington)

    Area Camden

    The ethos and culture of the Area Camden Group, as part of Polaris Community, is founded on core values of mutual respect and good parenting whilst being respectful to the values of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights and fulfilment.

    Our purpose is to provide the highest quality care within very high quality settings in our Greater London homes and to offer young people care, accommodation and support as close to a family environment as possible. The residential care we provide is for to -year olds and our focus is centred on the needs of the child. We are looking for Residential Support Workers to join our team on a casual basis. This amazing opportunity will also allow you flexibility to work hours you can commit to with no contractual obligation.

    The welfare of our young people is paramount in the role of a Support Worker. Not only do Support Workers keep our young people safe, but as the daily care provider they also make a fundamental contribution to their care, learning and development. A key figure within the team, you'll build invaluable bridges between Area Camden and the local community, promoting social inclusion as you support people with emotional and behavioural difficulties to reach their full potential.

    Main Responsibilities

  • You will work with the team to promote and support the young people in our care, in leading a life of positive development by providing a safe and nurturing environment.
  • A vital part of your role will be providing the young people with emotional and social support, helping them to develop meaningful relationships with other children and adults, as well as encouraging them to become involved with local communities.
  • You will encourage and enable each young person's self-esteem to be raised in a positive manner and ensure that they are respected and valued.
  • Encourage, support and enable each young person to make positive life choices and achievable levels of independence that help them develop to their full potential, and receive the essential care and attention.
  • Responsible for a high level of recording. Great emphasis and importance is attached to the recording of events and observations which will include young people's daily and monthly progress, updating of children's files, child protection records, notification to appropriate people and health and safety checks.
  • Continually assess the children and young peoples' needs. Under the direction of your manager, and other appropriate personnel, you will be responsible for the formulation, implementation and review of care plans.
  • You will work closely with your manager, your team, the health advisor, social workers, therapists, teachers and other professionals. You may also be involved with the young people's families, especially when supervising contacts.
  • Encourage and support the young people with all of their daily living needs in line with their individual care plan.
  • Carry out domestic duties within the home, involving the children and young people where appropriate and plan, shop and prepare meals, ensuring they have a varied and well balanced diet.

    • Required Attributes

  • Have the ability to engage with young people in a positive and proactive approach
  • Be self-motivated with a positive nature
  • Be sensitive and reflective
  • Have the ability to listen and empathise
  • Be able to work individually and within a team
  • Have experience working in the care sector or residential care
  • Hold a relevant qualification or be committed to undertake a Level Diploma for Residential Childcare - we are looking for passionate and caring individuals who we will support to gain a qualification.
  • Be willing to work some Bank Holidays

    • Benefits

  • A robust Induction and mandatory training programme to up skill our workforce
  • Holiday accruement

    • Area Camden 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. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

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