Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional / Casual)

Bay View Childcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare support organization based in Heysham, Morecambe is seeking a Residential Childcare Support Worker. The position is casual, paying £12.29 per hour. Candidates must have a Diploma Level 3 in Working with Children & Young People, a full UK driving licence, and be over 21 years old. Responsibilities include ensuring high standards of childcare, developing care plans, and supporting young individuals in their personal development. A DBS check is required for successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Must be over 21 years of age.
• Willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level.

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties as a Childcare Worker and Key Worker.
• Ensure the highest standards of childcare are provided.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Develop and implement care plans for each young person.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Experience with children

Education

Diploma Level 3 in Working with Children & Young People

Job description

Overview

Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional / Casual)

Contract : Casual

Location : Heysham, Morecambe

Salary : £12.29 per hour

Details

• You must be over 21 years of age and hold a full UK driving licence.
• It is a requirement that you hold a Diploma Level 3 in Working with Children & Young People.
• You must be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties as a Childcare Worker and Key Worker so that the National Standards laid down by Ofsted are consistently exceeded.
• Ensure that the highest possible standard of childcare is provided to the children who are resident in the Home.
• Purposefully and systematically improve the lives of all the young people who are resident at the Home.
• Build and maintain positive and effective working relationships with family, friends and any other external body, as requested by the Registered Manager.
• Contribute to the building and maintenance of a culture of trust and mutual respect between all involved in the Home, both children and members of staff.
• Develop and implement appropriate and high quality care plans for each young person.
• Adhere to all legal requirements, Ofsted standards and the policies and procedures of Bay View Childcare at all times.
• Communicate feedback from residents, family, friends, placing authorities and other relevant parties to the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager by the pre‑agreed method.
• Maintain the Home in a clean, tidy, safe and secure environment at all times.
• Build constructive and trusting relationships with the children in the Home, ensuring a full understanding of their personal background and individual needs.
• Engage proactively and constructively with the children to add to their quality of life and build foundations for future personal success.
• Supervise the children actively, look out for signs of unease, frustration and unhappiness, and engage with the children as necessary.
• Sense, manage and de‑escalate any conflict situation which may arise in line with Bay View Childcare policies and procedures.
• Communicate all issues and concerns relating to the children to the Registered Manager, Deputy Manager and Shift Leader.
• Carry out risk assessments for new activities and pre‑activity assessments for existing activities to ensure safe and effective operation.
• Assist with cooking and the purchasing of foodstuffs as required, ensuring the quality of food provided to the children meets pre‑agreed standards.

Benefits & EEO

Bay View is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Application Notes

Please undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.