qualified support worker young persons residential care
| Posting date: | 18 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £11.50 to £12.25 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | additional keyworker bonus, over time hours paid at additional pay, option to opt into NEST pension, option to apply for blue light card |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 October 2024 |
| Location: | DN3 2AE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | In Safe Hands Care Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
A Day Care Support Worker is responsible for supporting the young people at In Safe Hands Care Ltd by providing physical and emotional care.
This involves working as part of a team to ensure the physical, social, emotional care and development of the young people at the home and that puts the health, safety and wellbeing of the young people first. It is vital that support workers at In Safe Hands Care reliable, punctual, act professionally occasions and that they are good role models for the young people and other staff.
support young people with varying additional complex support needs such as ADHD, developmental delay, learning impairment, challenging behaviour.
1. To join an established team of Residential Care Support Workers ensuring that safe and appropriate care practices are maintained on all occasions.
2. To support the staff team in all aspects of the establishment’s operation.
3. To maintain positive childcare practice, in keeping with the aims and objectives of the establishment.
4. To provide safe, warm and supportive environment to all Young People residing at In Safe Hands Care Ltd.
5. To maintain a regular system of recording that is required in connection with each young person.
6. To be involved in the implementation and review of individual care plans.
7. To assist in the provision of reports as and when required.
8. To attend specialised review and planning meetings when required
9. To promote and maintain high standards of cleanliness.
10. To participate in the general activities of the establishment and to use any personal skills you may have to maximise opportunity for each young person residing at In Safe Hands Care Ltd.
11. To make outside contacts both individually and through various activities developed within and outside of the establishment.
12. To undertake delegated household duties as required
13. To undertake regular supervision sessions as required.
14. To attend staff team meetings and training sessions as required. Staff are required to attend at least 4 staff team meetings a year.
15. To accept responsibility for such monies as may be required in the carrying out of your duties.
16. To be available to cover shift as and when they are required.
17. To comply with the policies, procedures and practice of the establishment.
18. To respond to emergencies which may arise within the establishment.
19. To be available to cover additional hours as and when required to support both staff shortfalls and/or operational deficiencies.
20. To provide a positive role model for colleagues and to all young people who reside at In Safe Hands Care Ltd.
21. To deal with telephone enquiries and undertake administrative duties as required e.g. (log-books, daily information sheets, accident book, incident form etc.)
22. To maintain clear, accurate and appropriate records in line with policies & procedures, including details of assessment plans, decisions, visits and the implementation and evaluation of action with regard to the care plan.
23. Any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the manager
Area Criteria Method of Assessment
Experience
Desirable Understanding of Residential Child Care
Application form and interview
Desirable Experience of social or community work
Application form and interview
Desirable Experience of working in a children’s residential care environment
Application form and interview
Essential Experience of relating positively to young people Application form and interview
Knowledge
Desirable Producing and monitoring care plans
Interview
Desirable Knowledge and understanding of the needs of adolescents and their potential
Application form and interview
Desirable Knowledge of key working systems
Interview
Essential Have good written & verbal communication skills Application form & interview
Desirable Knowledge and commitment of the company’s equal opportunities policy
Application form & interview
Desirable Understanding of child care theory (Child-centered approach and the importance of routine, boundaries, consistency) Application form & interview
Desirable Understanding of conflict resolving strategy
Interview
Desirable Working knowledge of the Children Act 1989 Interview
Essential Able to exhibit sensitivity and assertiveness
Interview
Desirable An understanding of health and safety in a child care setting Interview
Skills
Essential Ability to maintain written records, write reports and keep cash records.
Application form & Interview
Essential Ability to relate to Young People within and outside the establishment in a tactful way
Interview
Essential Practical care skills
Interview
Essential Ability to physically intervene if Young People’s Behaviour is dangerous to others or themselves Interview
Desirable Ability to organise tasks independently and efficiently Application form & Interview
Essential Self-motivation
Interview
Essential Ability to motivate and engage Young People in group activities Interview
Individual Approach/requirements
Essential To have a flexible approach to working hours, to ensure the needs of the establishment, its young people & staff are properly met. Interview
Essential Ability to undertake sleeping in duties as required Interview
Essential Be able to undertake shift work including working weekends and bank holidays Interview
Desirable Car driver Interview
Desirable Ability to accompany youngsters on holidays with the home Interview
Essential Enthusiastic Interview
Essential Well motivated Interview
Essential A willingness to undertake training Interview
Qualification
Desirable Diploma, BTEC or NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care Application form and certificates
Essential Basic education – English, Maths and ICT Interview, application form and certificates.
This involves working as part of a team to ensure the physical, social, emotional care and development of the young people at the home and that puts the health, safety and wellbeing of the young people first. It is vital that support workers at In Safe Hands Care reliable, punctual, act professionally occasions and that they are good role models for the young people and other staff.
support young people with varying additional complex support needs such as ADHD, developmental delay, learning impairment, challenging behaviour.
1. To join an established team of Residential Care Support Workers ensuring that safe and appropriate care practices are maintained on all occasions.
2. To support the staff team in all aspects of the establishment’s operation.
3. To maintain positive childcare practice, in keeping with the aims and objectives of the establishment.
4. To provide safe, warm and supportive environment to all Young People residing at In Safe Hands Care Ltd.
5. To maintain a regular system of recording that is required in connection with each young person.
6. To be involved in the implementation and review of individual care plans.
7. To assist in the provision of reports as and when required.
8. To attend specialised review and planning meetings when required
9. To promote and maintain high standards of cleanliness.
10. To participate in the general activities of the establishment and to use any personal skills you may have to maximise opportunity for each young person residing at In Safe Hands Care Ltd.
11. To make outside contacts both individually and through various activities developed within and outside of the establishment.
12. To undertake delegated household duties as required
13. To undertake regular supervision sessions as required.
14. To attend staff team meetings and training sessions as required. Staff are required to attend at least 4 staff team meetings a year.
15. To accept responsibility for such monies as may be required in the carrying out of your duties.
16. To be available to cover shift as and when they are required.
17. To comply with the policies, procedures and practice of the establishment.
18. To respond to emergencies which may arise within the establishment.
19. To be available to cover additional hours as and when required to support both staff shortfalls and/or operational deficiencies.
20. To provide a positive role model for colleagues and to all young people who reside at In Safe Hands Care Ltd.
21. To deal with telephone enquiries and undertake administrative duties as required e.g. (log-books, daily information sheets, accident book, incident form etc.)
22. To maintain clear, accurate and appropriate records in line with policies & procedures, including details of assessment plans, decisions, visits and the implementation and evaluation of action with regard to the care plan.
23. Any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the manager
Area Criteria Method of Assessment
Experience
Desirable Understanding of Residential Child Care
Application form and interview
Desirable Experience of social or community work
Application form and interview
Desirable Experience of working in a children’s residential care environment
Application form and interview
Essential Experience of relating positively to young people Application form and interview
Knowledge
Desirable Producing and monitoring care plans
Interview
Desirable Knowledge and understanding of the needs of adolescents and their potential
Application form and interview
Desirable Knowledge of key working systems
Interview
Essential Have good written & verbal communication skills Application form & interview
Desirable Knowledge and commitment of the company’s equal opportunities policy
Application form & interview
Desirable Understanding of child care theory (Child-centered approach and the importance of routine, boundaries, consistency) Application form & interview
Desirable Understanding of conflict resolving strategy
Interview
Desirable Working knowledge of the Children Act 1989 Interview
Essential Able to exhibit sensitivity and assertiveness
Interview
Desirable An understanding of health and safety in a child care setting Interview
Skills
Essential Ability to maintain written records, write reports and keep cash records.
Application form & Interview
Essential Ability to relate to Young People within and outside the establishment in a tactful way
Interview
Essential Practical care skills
Interview
Essential Ability to physically intervene if Young People’s Behaviour is dangerous to others or themselves Interview
Desirable Ability to organise tasks independently and efficiently Application form & Interview
Essential Self-motivation
Interview
Essential Ability to motivate and engage Young People in group activities Interview
Individual Approach/requirements
Essential To have a flexible approach to working hours, to ensure the needs of the establishment, its young people & staff are properly met. Interview
Essential Ability to undertake sleeping in duties as required Interview
Essential Be able to undertake shift work including working weekends and bank holidays Interview
Desirable Car driver Interview
Desirable Ability to accompany youngsters on holidays with the home Interview
Essential Enthusiastic Interview
Essential Well motivated Interview
Essential A willingness to undertake training Interview
Qualification
Desirable Diploma, BTEC or NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care Application form and certificates
Essential Basic education – English, Maths and ICT Interview, application form and certificates.