MUST HAVE LEVEL 3/4 RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE QUALIFICATION

This is a residential support worker role where you will be required to sleep at the home in between shifts, please see shift pattern below:

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To understand and deliver the young person s Care Plan every day.
• To meet all the basic physical needs of the young person every day.
• To keep up to date accurate records for the young people in line with systems of the home.
• To carry out checks and maintain all relevant records relating to Health & Safety as directed by line manager.
• To contribute, update and read monthly all relevant plans (risk assessment, behaviour plan and placement plan) to ensure that significant behaviours are noted and recorded.
• To develop skills, knowledge and experience agreed with line manager to develop working practice and set professional goals.
• To contribute to the positive culture of the home demonstrating our core values
• To use initiative to ensure that all working hours are used effectively.
• To champion equality, diversity, and inclusion
• To work with internal and external services and professionals to ensure the continuity of care for young people.
• To ensure all domestic duties in the home are carried out daily and signed off to standard.
• To care for the fabric, equipment, and grounds of the home and to provide a homely environment.
• To actively contribute to a therapeutic homely environment, considering the young person s wishes and preferences.
• To be accountable for the homes petty cash and ensure financial systems and processes are followed correctly.
• To be accountable for all records, systems and operating procedures of the home as set by line manager

SHIFT PATTERN: 2 on 4 off

Day 1: 8am-11pm (sleep)

Day 2: 8am-11pm (sleep)

Please note: UK driving licence is essential. Please do not apply if you don't have one.