Residential Child Care Officer - Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom - ForeverCare

ForeverCare
ForeverCare
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Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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There is now a Fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Residential Childcare Officer to join our ever expanding Residential Children's Home provisions within the Sunderland area all of which have now been rated GOOD by Ofsted as of August 2021.


ForeverCare Provide person centred support and care for children and young people between the ages of 7 and 18 years with a variety of different needs and requirements.


Our RCCO's will be responsible to the Senior on shift and Manager / Deputy Manager and will ensure all aspects of care and support for the children and young people are maintained at all times and work to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people are achieved.


Main Purpose of Job is:


  • To offer quality support to service users to enable them to develop positive life skills in accordance with the organisations policies and procedures.
  • To respect, value and nurture service users to allow their individual talents and strengths to develop.

erson Specification:


  • A minimum of 6 months experience is a Residential Childcare setting is desirable however, experience in other Health and Social care settings will be considered.
  • Committed to achieving the best for children and young people.
  • Able to follow instruction.
  • Work towards achieving the best outcomes of children and young people in line with the Care Quality Standards.
  • Safeguard and protect the wellbeing of children and young people at all times.
  • Work as a valued member of the team.
  • Be willing to complete training as required.
  • Be willing to enrol on the Level 3 Diploma Children and young peoples workforce (if not already held or enrolled).
  • Follow Company Policy & Procedure at all times.
  • Be able to communicate professionally both with staff members and professionals.
  • Be outgoing, caring, and compassionate.
  • Be able to advocate for the needs, wishes, and views of the young people and children we care for.

Job Incentives:


  • Access to gym and spa membership
  • Access to discounts at over 100 shopping outlets
  • Same day GP appointments
  • Face to Face professional independent counselling service

We also offer:


  • 5.5 weeks holiday per year
  • Pension
  • Access to further qualifications
  • Ability to progress in the company

Qualifications and Experience:


  • A relevant qualification is desirable e.g. Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent but not essential as enrolment on training courses will be available.
  • 6 months experience in a relevant field is desirable but not essential as in house training will be provided.
  • Transferable Adults and Childrens DBS is desirable but not essential

Job Type:
Permanent


Salary:
£10.70 per hour


Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All ForeverCare sites are COVID secure as per government guidance for Community and Support Worker settings.


Application question(s):

  • Do you have experience working in Residential Children's Home's?
  • Do you have an NVQ Level 3 in Childrens and Young Peoples workforce or a relevant qualification?

Work Location:
One location
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