Residential Childcare Worker

About the Provider

At the provider, commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children is paramount. The primary aim is to create a warm, nurturing environment that supports safety, growth, and development. Caregiving is influenced by the PACE model underpinned by Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, embracing an attachment and trauma-informed approach. Staff members are trained accordingly, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of children's behaviours and effective engagement from assessment to intervention. The commissioned therapeutic partnership with Enabling Hope further supports the development of children and staff teams through direct works and consultations.

Purpose: The Residential Childcare Worker (RCW) is responsible for ensuring that the physical, intellectual, emotional, psychological, and social needs of children are met consistently to a high standard. The RCW complies fully with all statutory and regulatory guidance in conjunction with the provider's policies, procedures, and practices. Working on a shift pattern, including days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays, sleeping-in duties, and subject to risk assessment – lone working.

Accountability: Residential Childcare Workers are directly accountable to the Deputy and Registered Manager.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

Care for Children:

• Improve the lives of children and young people in care.
• Model relationship-based caregiving in all interactions.
• Establish caring, secure relationships with children.
• Implement admission protocols to ensure children feel welcomed and informed.
• Work closely with children to ascertain their wishes and feelings.
• Fulfil tasks outlined in care plans within agreed timescales.
• Ensure timely completion of records, assessments, and reports.
• Engage children in the role of a key worker.
• Undertake direct work with young people and act as a role model.
• Meet health, education, and training needs of children.
• Engage children in developmentally appropriate activities.
• Model and promote respect for the caregiving environment.
• Ensure children have access to advocacy and children's rights services.
• Attend meetings to support children and advocate for them.
• Ensure the physical security of the home.

Leadership:

• Implement the provider's policies, procedures, and practice regarding safeguarding and child protection.
• Deliver the provider's approach to childcare.
• Engage in probation, induction, supervision, staff meetings, learning and development, and appraisal.
• Model professional conduct in all aspects of the role.
• Work in partnership with professionals in line with children’s needs and interests.

Health & Safety:

• Implement Health & Safety policies.
• Undertake risk assessments as appropriate.
• Record and report all incidents/accidents according to procedures.
• Undertake fire drills and tests according to procedure and record the necessary data.

Other duties: Undertake other duties directed by the Deputy or Registered Manager commensurate with the post.

Person Specification:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our professional and dedicated team, we encourage you to apply today.

Our commitment to safeguarding:

Our organisation is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. Therefore, this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, and suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date.

To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information.

SGS is a Recruiting Partner in collaboration with the Children's Residential Care Home Sector.

🙋🏽‍♂️ Samuel Goulden || 📞 0113 318 0595 || 📧 Email: samuel@sgscare.co.uk