Senior Residential Child Care Worker - Oldham, United Kingdom - Inclusive Consulting Ltd

Inclusive Consulting Ltd

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Oldham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Inclusive Consulting is thrilled to be partnering with a young people's support charity in their search for a Senior Residential Care Worker in Oldham.

The charity focuses on providing person-centered care to young people who have additional needs, and this particular role will be in a bespoke one bed provision, converted specifically to cater to this service user's needs.

You will be working as part of a team of at least 3-4 people, although our client prides themselves on ensuring that staff levels exceed requirements to ensure the best possible service.

This is a rewarding opportunity to help shape a new kind of person-focused care, which will pave the way for further initiatives and improve the services others will receive, while also making a direct difference to the life of the young person in your care.

Taking on this position, you will be leading shifts with the staff and getting to know the service user so you can appropriately plan the day based on their needs.

You will be the first point of contact for this person including for their family or medical needs, and will ensure the charity's policies are diligently followed at all times.

You will also ensure that day-to-day tasks such as cooking or cleaning are completed, providing support where needed.

Your role will be very hands-on and involved with the service user, but as the provision is brand new there will be plenty of room for suggestions to drive change and improvements, with many progression opportunities including fund for further qualifications.

This role would suit an open-minded and patient individual with experience working in an Ofsted regulated environment. You must have a supportive nature and a desire to improve services for those in your care.

You will be a senior member of a highly skilled and compassionate team providing specialised care for one service user.

Shifts will vary from Monday - Sunday with some flexibility in the rolling rota, but will involve 12-hour day shifts, sleep-ins, and night shifts up to 37.5 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

Promote good childcare practice and create a caring environment for the young person in accordance with the charity values
Support new starters, identify progression where needed, undertake annual appraisals, and address any issues in relation to conduct and competence
Be aware of the young person's needs, and assist in devising and implementing an individual care programme in accordance with them
Support the young person in accomplishing their daily routines
Contribute to and action all risk assessments and management strategies, including the use of deescalation and prevention, and management of violence and aggression.
Undertake building security checks in strict adherence to home policies and procedures
Oversee and complete all relevant records, files, and logs
Be part of the staff team, participating in training, staff meetings, and home functions
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and understand OFSTED and CQC requirements

Key Attributes

12 months of residential care experience
Knowledge of Ofsted inspections and how they run
Level 3 Diploma in residential childcare or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards the qualification
Ability to travel to Stockport head office for training when necessary
Knowledge of Quality Standards & Children's home regulations
Knowledge of the Children Act and other relevant care legislation
Resilient, motivated, and very organised
An ability to adapt to challenging and changing situations
Team building and supervision skills

What's on offer?
- £30k - £32k salary