Residential Child Care Worker - Rochdale, United Kingdom - Reed Talent Solutions

Reed Talent Solutions
Reed Talent Solutions
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Rochdale, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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We have a fantastic opportunity for Three Residential Childcare Worker's working for a well-known company based in Greater Manchester. This is a full-time role for the next 5 months.


The Role


Your role will be to understand the impact of trauma experienced by most young people who are 'in care' and is able to offer a nurturing approach in the face of sometimes challenging behaviours.

You will be working alongside both residential and children'ssocial care staff to meet the holistic needs of children in your care.

Jobs range from being prepared to support young people with cooking meals to actively engaging and encouraging them to participate in home and community life.

The role of this home is tohelp and prepare young people to move on to a more permanent family life environment within their community


Duties


Operate within the spirit and framework of the Children Act 1989 and strive to achieve the professional standards outlined for residential care in the 'Guidance and Regulations' document Vol 5 and the legislation governing children's homes.


To assist in providing a safe, secure, and accepting environment for children and young people, appropriate to their age, understanding and identified needs.

Participate in the assessment of each child's/young person's needs and regular reviewing individual care plans/programmes.


Receive children/young people admitted to the residential home in a sensitive/caring manner and to ensure individuals have an appropriate understanding of the background of their admission into care.


Assist in developing and maintaining good relationships with parents/carers and wider family members of the young people placed within the home.


Ensure that the wishes and feelings of children/people are taken into account, in all matters relating to their daily care, appropriate to their age and understanding.


Respect and promote the needs of each child/young person arising from his/her racial, cultural, and religious background and to attend religious services, cultural festivals where appropriate.

Maintain appropriate records on each child/young person and prepare written reports as requiredby Service practice.

Operate within a team framework, to attend staff meetings and other Service meetings as and when required.

Actively oppose discriminatory practices in relation to colleagues/young people whether based on race, religion, gender, disability, or sexual orientation.


Key Requirements

  • Must have previous Residential Childcare Worker experience, plus experience of working in a Children's Residential Home
  • NVQ Level 3 Qualification in Looking After Children and Young People
  • To be prepared to work shifts including sleepins and weekends on a rota basis.
  • Must have worked with young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties aged between years in a children's home environment.
  • Full UK Driving Licence, and access to a vehicle
  • Valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
  • Excellent IT Skills, for processing information on the Internal systems.
  • Excellent people skills, being able to talk to the public, clients, colleagues, and other senior professionals.

Employee Benefits

  • Reed Reward Benefits and Discounts
  • Flexible Payment Options i.e. PAYE / Umbrella and Ltd options
  • Weekly Pay, with Online Timesheet system
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