Children's Residential Support Worker - Mansfield, United Kingdom - P4F HOMECARE CHAMPIONS

Description

Residential Support Worker

Job Title:
Residential Support Worker**
Reports to: Registered Home Manager

Salary:

£11.50- £13 an Hour

House:


Job Purpose

To work in support of the Registered Home Manager to deliver high standards of care in a safe environment that meets the Children's needs whilst maintaining privacy and dignity.

Work Targets

• Work under the direction of the Registered Home Manager and in conjunction with the Responsible Person, Social workers to assist in the implementation of care according to the children's individual care plan.
• Work in an effective and efficient way utilising appropriate company policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Under the supervision of the Registered Manager to continuously observe and accurately report on the children's condition and outcomes of care.
• Communicate effectively by giving and receiving information so that appropriate action can be taken.
• Continuously develop own skills and knowledge by fulfilling the requirements of the Residential Support Worker training programs.
• Work with other members of the multiprofessional team and develop strong inter agency working relationships.
• Whilst under the supervision of the Registered Manager, always promote high quality care.
• At all times ensure that own actions support and promote equality, diversity and the rights of children and staff within the company.
• Make use of available resources e.g. equipment and stock in an effective and efficient way.
• Report hazards to a senior residential worker or the Manager to promote the health and safety of children and staff in the home.
• Within the limitations of the role complete all appropriate documents in a clear, accurate and timely way.
• To adapt to the changing environment as the service develops.

The job description outlines the duties as currently required but may be amended by mutual agreement to reflect future developments in the service.

Appropriate training will be provided to support essential additional skills required.


PERSON SPECIFICATION

SKILLS

Requirements:

Knowledge, training & experience

• NVQ 3 Healthcare qualification in Care with children or working towards
• Experience and understanding the role of children residential support worker.
• Literacy and numeracy skills or equivalent
• Physically able to perform the requirements of the role following appropriate training.
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to accurately maintain standard documentation and record own findings
• Knowledge of childcare legislation & regulations
• Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Fire Regulations
• Basis understanding of Children's Rights

Communication & relationship skills

• Able to clearly and accurately communicate information whilst maintaining confidentiality in a manner suitable to the recipient.
• Has a clear handwriting.
• Is approachable and adaptable.

Analytical & judgmental skills

• Able to observe and report clear and straight facts and situations.

Responsibility for children care.

• Implement agreed children care plans, observations and have the duty of care.

Planning & Organisational skills

• Setting and meeting deadlines
• Establish priorities
• Identify critical tasks and action them promptly.
• Teamwork

Responsibilities for policy

• Follows Trust policies, procedures and guidelines

Emotional effort

• Flexible and adaptable to the changing work environment.
• Able to concentrate for long periods of time when delivering children care.
• Is able to develop the coping mechanisms to work in distressing / emotional circumstances.
• Previous work / life experiences of dealing with emotional and distressing situations.

Special Conditions

Disclosure and Barring Service

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£11.00-£13.00 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Onsite parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
Support Environment: 1 year (required)


Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Mansfield (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mansfield: Relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location:
In person