Residential Childcare Worker

Arch Resourcing are currently recruiting for a Residential Childcare Worker for a children's service in Raynes Park.

Main Purpose of Job:

• To be responsible to the Registered Manager for the day to day running of the home and for the delivery of the day to day care to young people
• To ensure that the staff teams are maintaining their therapeutic approach and providing direct work with the children
• To operate within the legal parameters as described in the companies’ policies and procedures
• To give support in the business, clinical and social development of the service
• To share responsibility in the protecting of company assets and be proactive in securing a positive company image.

Responsibilities:

• Be part of a team of residential care staff when on shift, ensuring that safe and appropriate care practices are maintained at all times
• Support the manager in all aspects of the operational management of the establishment
• Ensure that the homes policies, procedures and principles are adhered to
• Maintain the development of positive childcare practice in keeping with the aims and objectives of the organisation
• Provide safe, warm and supportive environment to our young people
• To be involved in the planning, organisation of the home
• Maintain a regular system of recording in connection with each young person
• To be involved in the implementation of care plans
• Assist in the provision of reports when required
• Ensure when on shift that care staff conduct themselves within the guide-lines of the establishment
• Assist with the process of development, implementation and review of the organisations policy
• Co-ordinate the daily routine of the home
• To promote and maintain high standards of cleanliness
• Participate in the general activities of the establishment
• Use any personal skills, you may have to maximise opportunity for each resident
• Establish and develop outside contacts both individually and through various activities developed within and outside of the establishment
• Undertake delegated household duties
• Attend regular supervision sessions as required
• Attend team meetings and training sessions as required
• Accept responsibility for such money as may be required in the carrying out of necessary duties
• Undertake sleeping in duties as required
• Comply with the policies and procedures of the establishment
• Deal with telephone enquiries and undertake administrative duties as required e.g. logbooks, daily logs, incident forms, handovers etc.
• Maintain case file records
• Any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the manager
• To foster and encourage, wherever appropriate contact between children and their families
• To maintain good liaison and co-operate with external agencies e.g. social workers, consultant staff
• To develop a responsible attitude with residents with regard to the fabric, furnishings, equipment, supplies and services in/out of the establishment
• To support young people in all domestic aspects of their personal space and the communal area of the home
• To demonstrate both sensitivity and appropriate assertiveness
• To work in a pressured environment with groups of diverse young people, staff and other professionals
• To carry out the duties of the post in a mature and responsible manner, seeking and receiving support aa necessary
• To physically intervene if a young person’s behaviour is dangerous to others or themselves, in accordance with the procedural guidelines of the organisation and relevant legislation
• To participate in the construction and implementation of care plans on individual young persons placed

Other requirements:

• Experience of working in a residential service with children and young people aged 11-17 with EBD
• NVQ Level 3 in Children and the Young People's Workforce or NVQ Level 3 Residential Childcare
• Clear enhanced DBS check regsitered with the update service
• Sleeping in/shift work, including evenings, bank holidays and weekends on a rota system - 7:30am - 15:00pm and 14:00pm - 22:00pm

**If you are interested in the above role then please send your CV to heather.burrows@archresourcing.com or call 07873233105 for more information**