Residential Childcare Worker - Southport, United Kingdom - After Care (NW) Limited

After Care (NW) Limited
After Care (NW) Limited
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Southport, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Salary:
£10.83 per hour for hours per month =
£1,877.16 per month. £76 per sleep-in for 12 sleep-ins per month average (first 4 are inclusive) = 8 paid at
£608 per month. Forecasted yearly salary between
£22,525.96 and £29,821.92 per annum.

Do you like challenges? Are you compassionate, self-motivated and have the desire to make a difference to the lives of young people?


After Care (NW) Limited specialises in providing a high-quality therapeutic living experience for children and young people with an array of complex needs.

We are a family-owned and run business, founded in 2001 by professionals working within the care and psychotherapy sectors.

Our children's homes are full of new experiences, challenges and activities for our children. Can you see yourself working in this environment?

Working for us, you will be an instrumental part of the children's journey towards change.

Our purpose is to give young people a positive childhood experience, and that is where committed and compassionate people like you can make a huge difference in the children today and beyond into adulthood.

You don't need experience, but there are a few things that we will be looking for from you:
Ø A flexible and 'can do' attitude and a willingness to try something different to achieve positive results

Ø An ability to work independently and also be an effective team player

Ø A positive attitude to be able to deal with challenging situations

Ø If you don't already have the relevant qualification in residential child care, we will pay to enhance your skills and support you to develop every step of the way


Company Benefits:

Ø Birthday and Christmas Amazon vouchers

Ø 5.6 weeks annual leave

Ø NEST pension scheme

Ø Full induction programme

Ø Fully funded NVQ Diploma Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner

Ø Continuous professional development

Ø Opportunity for career progression

Ø Competitive salary with overtime available

Ø Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Ø MEDICASH health and well-being plan

  • Cash back for dental, optical, hospital treatments and stays, therapy treatments
  • Virtual 24/7 GP and mental health support
  • Specialist consultations and diagnostic tests
  • Cover for your children at no extra cost
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Pocket wellbeing guide to yoga, fitness, mindfulness, meditation

Job Purpose:


To support children and young people in a homely environment to meet their individual needs and make a real positive impact on their lives.

To ensure that children are safeguarded at all times.


Key Outputs:

Ø Be a part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children and young people in order for them to create lasting memories

Ø Make children feel safe and secure and act as a positive role model in order to meet their everyday needs

Ø Provide emotional support to allow children to overcome boundaries and limitations

Ø Role model a passion for learning and empower children to make their own decisions about themselves

Ø Build trust and promote positive relationships

Ø Celebrate children's achievements and help them find pleasure in everyday tasks

Ø Carry out day to day household duties such as cooking, cleaning and washing


Key Activities:

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  • To assist and support the management team in the implementation of After Care (NW) Limited's ethos and policies and procedures
  • To provide consistent assessment, evaluation and review of children's on-going needs in order to contribute to underpinning care plans and risk assessments
  • To undertake the role of a key worker to an individual child, taking on responsibility for specific areas of care and support. To facilitate and support the child in decision making, promoting choice and involvement. This includes ensuring all medical and therapeutic needs are met and advocating and supporting the child to express their feelings, needs, wants / wishes
  • To support, supervise and participate in children's everyday social, educational and recreational activities in line with care plans
  • To promote and support children to attend all appointments and meetings planned
  • To work in a way that demonstrates an understanding and commitment to the rights of children with emotional and challenging behaviours
  • To promote good practice within your team in accordance with the homes Statement of Purpose and Function and After Care (NW) Limited's Policies and Procedures
  • To support and encourage children to maintain acceptable levels of personal and environmental hygiene and make healthy life choices
  • To participate and contribute in young person's weekly meetings and, where appropriate, LAC reviews / strategy meetings and any other relevant professional meetings
  • To practice maximum integrity at all times, remembering you are a role model in all interactions whilst on duty
  • To ensure that all records and relevant inform
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