residential childcare officer - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Cardiff County Council

Description

Do you want to work in a meaningful role supporting children to meet their individual needs and overcome challenges helping them to live full and happy lives?

In addition to making a positive impact on the lives of our children, there are generous enhancements paid for evenings, weekend working, Bank Holidays and sleeping in duties, additional to your salary.

You will receive an additional salary enhancement of % after pm weekdays, % weekends and £ per sleep in.

We can offer flexible working hours, whether you are looking for part time of full-time work which could fit around your personal lifestyle.

Ensuring the right staff are matched to the right child or young person is at the forefront of the services we deliver. You would have one stable base but from time to time your skills and approach may be required to support our other homes. Our homes are all close together and would not involve unreasonable travel considerations.

Residential Childcare Officer

We are looking to recruit to both full time and part time positions.

It takes a special type of person to dedicate their career to supporting others. Your patience, empathy and caring nature would make you the ideal person to work with individuals. If you feel you are this type of person, then you are who we are looking for.

We are looking for individuals to help ensure children and young people receive a high level and quality of individual support throughout their time in our homes.

You will be working within an experienced Management team supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes, build appropriate relationships and have fun, being there at every step of their development. You need to be willing to learn and share experiences, skills and knowledge whilst also putting children and young people at the centre of your role.

As a Residential Childcare Officer, you will play an essential part in providing direct care and effective support to young people to enable them to achieve positive outcomes in line with their childcare personal plan.

Every day is different, and you will face new challenges, we need staff members with a can-do attitude, that are willing to go above and beyond for the young people in their care.

We need our team to help recognise and promote young people's individuality, uniqueness and diverse needs whilst providing a nurturing and positive environment.

As part of the role, you will participate fully in the caring and supported living environment within the home which will involve household cleaning, maintenance, meal preparation and helping young people get around to events, activities, education, appointments, and meetings.

You will actively support the education plans for children, which may include homework, revision, project work and other educational activities. You will encourage reading and intellectual development of young people by creating a positive environment for learning and support creating positive links with schools, attending events, activities, and parent's evenings as appropriate.

In return for your skills and commitment you will receive: