Regulation 44 Visitor

STEPS with Children; England; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

STEPS with Children is seeking a Regulation 44 Visitor for a remote contract role. The position involves ensuring compliance with children's home regulations, assessing child well-being, and providing valuable recommendations. Successful candidates will have strong communication skills and relevant experience in childcare or social work.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Children's Home Regulations.
• Experience working with children or in a related field.
• Enhanced DBS with access to Children's Barred List.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visits to children's homes and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Assess well-being of children and provide support and recommendations.
• Complete visits and return reports within agreed timescales.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Report Writing

Child Protection Knowledge

Safeguarding Procedures Knowledge

Independence

Education

Relevant qualifications in social work, child care, or a similar field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Company Description

STEPS with Children is committed to providing a professional and innovative service that focuses on children's safety, well-being, and development. Our mission is centered around empowering children to reach their full potential through safeguarding, training, education, participation and support.

Role Description

This is a remote role for a Regulation 44 Visitor at STEPS with Children on a contractor basis, with the view to move to a full time role. The Regulation 44 Visitor will be responsible for conducting visits to children's homes and residential settings, ensuring compliance with regulations, assessing the well-being of children, and providing support and recommendations as needed. The visitor will be responsible for completing visits and returning completed reports within regulated and agreed timescales.

Qualifications and Experience

• Knowledge of the Children's Home Regulations
• Knowledge of Residential Childcare
• Knowledge child protection and safeguarding procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to professionally challenge
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Experience working with children or in a related field
• Relevant qualifications in social work, child care, or a similar field
• An Enhanced DBS, including Children's Barred List, on the update service
• Has access to own vehicle with business insurance
• Has access to a laptop and Microsoft Word for report writing
• Strong report writing skills