Residential Family Worker - Ramsgate, United Kingdom - Majestic Family Services

Majestic Family Services

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Ramsgate, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We have full time, part time and flexible/zero hour contracts available for this position.

Majestic Family Services is a residential family centre where we provide expert, evidence-based parenting assessments to courts and Local Authorities.

The role of Residential Family Worker entails providing safety, support, care and guidance to families who are placed with us for assessment.

In addition to offering support in relation to parenting, your role will also involve participating in the wider assessment of each parents' skills and parenting capacity.

A full-time contract requires working within a rota system which includes shifts and sleep-ins. We have a night worker team who complete the waking night shifts.

Majestic Family Services provides a Christmas party each year, Christmas voucher for all staff and team building events.

This is a fantastic development opportunity for individuals looking for a career in social care and a high level of training is provided in house.

Person Specification:
Essential

Resilient and motivated person
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Calm, approachable manner, adaptable and nonjudgemental
Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team

Desirable

GCSE in Maths and English at C Grade or above
NVQ or Diploma Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
Previous experience in working in a residential care setting, children's health care or with children and families
Any relevant or transferrable skills, such as First Aid trained
Ability to drive and hold a full driving licence
Knowledge of Child Protection and Safeguarding

Responsibilities:

Understand and adhere to Majestic Family Services Policies and Procedures.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of The Residential Family Centres National Minimum Standards 2013 and The Residential Family Centre Regulations 2002 as amended.
To work alongside and in partnership with team members and other professionals (Social Workers, Police, Education, and Health) to help families reach targets and expectations as outlined in their care plans and other plans for permanence.
Keep up to date and accurate monitoring and records of the family's progress plus any incidents.
Attend regular supervision seminars and staff meetings, actively pursue relevant qualifications and undertake training as required developing the post holders own skills.
Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families in line with appropriate legislation and company policies.
Contribute to and maintain a high level of recording and report writing, and contribute in meetings as required to assist in planning to meet the needs of children and their families.
Those employed as drivers are expressly required to drive the company car as necessary for the successful functioning of the house.
Maintain a professional attitude and appropriate appearance at all times whilst on shift.
Undertake any other duties or responsibilities as required by the manager to assist the functioning of the care home or care towards children at that time. This includes domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
Such other duties as may be deemed appropriate from time to time.

If you would like any more information, please call Serena Bartram on

Closing date:

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary:
£11.00-£12.00 per hour

Schedule: