Registered Children's Care worker

Active Care Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days + bank holidays

Birthday off

Active Rewards app

Job summary

Active Care Group is recruiting a Children's Care Worker for our Buttons service in Wiltshire (Swindon). The role involves supporting children with complex needs in a 5-bed residential home, working a rota including weekends.

You will implement care plans, assist with daily living tasks and participate in activities to promote independence. The position offers shifts ranging from mornings to full days, with a competitive pro rata salary of £27,766.15 per year for full-time, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ in Residential Childcare or equivalent, or willingness to work toward it.
• Experience with supporting children.
• Flexible, professional approach to multi-site working.
• Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support staff in the management and organisation of the home.
• Establish an atmosphere where children can be supported and develop independence.
• Implement established care plans for the children/young people.
• Provide care after appropriate training.
• Assist with feeding, dressing, toileting and washing/bathing as needed.
• Serve as key worker for an assigned child.
• Attend staff meetings, supervision, and training events.
• Engage in community involvement and activities.

Skills

Experience with children

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication

Team player

Education

Level 3 NVQ Residential Childcare or equivalent

Tools

COSHH

Job description

Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.We'd like you to join us as a Children's Care Worker at our service Buttons in Wiltshire (Swindon).At Buttons, we provide residential supported living care to children with complex physical needs & learning disabilities. Supported by a highly trained staff team, the children are encouraged to strive for independence, however that looks for them as an individual.Buttons is a 5 bedded home providing residential care for children and young people with learning disabilities. All staff will be involved directly in the physical and emotional care of children and young people and work in partnership with families and other agencies involved.What you'll be working:Your hours are based on a rota working every other weekend.£27,766.15 (FTE) Per annum (Pro rata)Flexible with Days & NightsShiftsMorning 7am - 10amAfternoon 3pm - 8/9pmFull Days 8am - 8pmDo any of these shifts look good? If so apply today and we will be in touch.What you'll be doing:Assist and support other staff in the overall management and organisation of the home to ensure its smooth and efficient running.Help to establish an atmosphere in which children / young people can, with good basic structures, be supported, stimulated, and provided with the opportunities to achieve their full potential at a level suitable for the children/young peopleTo be involved in implementing established care plans for the children/young peopleTo be involved in individual and group recreational activities as appropriate.To provide children/young people within the residential home care after appropriate training has been undertaken.Undertake domestic and practical tasks as required.To provide the basic needs of the children/young people, including, where appropriate, help with feeding, dressing, toileting and washing/bathing.You will be assigned as a key worker to one of the young people in accordance with current guidelines.Attend and participate in staff meetings, supervision sessions, annual appraisal and training events.Help the development of community involvement and understanding.Bring to the attention of the seniors the needs of both the children and the establishment as a whole.To undertake any specific tasks delegated by the manager/seniors related to the running of the establishment.To provide Children / Young People with approved complex medical care – this is defined as medical care that is appropriately given under medical direction by consultants, GPs and paediatricians with parental consent.To appropriately respond and coordinate care requirements with CYP with complex health care needs, including the administration of emergency medication.Regular administration of medicine to control complex health care needs.Offer children / young people appropriate care, comfort and control with the highest professionalism and in accordance with company policy.Provide for the complex needs of the CYPs including, where it is appropriate to do so, assistance with: Feeding (e.g. dietary requirements), Manual Handling, Gastroscopy, Suctioning, Dressing, Toileting (including double incontinence CYPs), Washing and bathing, Care and control of medical issues, including medication administration, We support with catheter care, ventilator support, OxygenTo adhere to all the health and safety policies and practices by the company, including documentation of: COSHH, Infection Control, Risk Assessment of individual CYPs, Building and equipment, manual handling and fire safety of the establishment and individual CYPs, safe storage of equipment.To monitor and review any deterioration in line with the health and safety of the building, which could affect the care needs of the CYPs and staff.Actively engage in leisure and learning activities with the CYPs and participate in activities and recreation within the wider community at large for the benefit of the CYPs and to promote independence and life skills.Share in administrative tasks including message-taking, report writing, case recording, ordering of supplies and or services and the collection and issuing of money.Attend and participate in staff meetings, selected training events and periodic supervisory sessions as appropriate.Working towards a Level 3 NVQ in Residential Childcare or Children’s Workforce (or equivalent) - or be willing to work towards this.What you'll have:Strong organisational, time management, planning and communication skills.Experience with supporting children.Flexible, professional, and positive approach to multi-site working.Proven reliability in terms of full attendance and timekeeping.Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual.Self-confidence and ability to manage challenging situationsWe also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.What to look forward to:25 days plus bank holidaysBirthday offJoin the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunitiesActive Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shopFree 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer adviceA Nest Personal Pension accountAccess to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticiansWe recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programmeEnhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefitsRefer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group Take a look around the company https://activecaregroup.co.uk/