Residential Childcare Worker - Transform Young Lives

New Start, Housing and Social Care Provider; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

New Start, Housing and Social Care Provider in Liverpool is seeking Residential Childcare Workers to join a team delivering quality support to vulnerable children in a safe, supportive home. The role involves working an average of 37.5 hours per week with a base salary of £25,350 per year plus a £5,400 sleep-in allowance, totaling £30,750 per year.

We offer a Pension Scheme, learning and development opportunities up to Diploma Level 5 in Leadership and Management, an Employee Assistance

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or above in Children and Young People, although not essential.
• Demonstrable experience working within residential childcare.
• Driving Licence, business insurance and own vehicle.
• Experience of Ofsted and the inspection process.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and Children’s Homes Regulations 2005.

Responsibilities

• Assist young people to deal positively with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Develop the young people’s self-esteem and possess the ability to positively influence their life in a residential setting.
• Ensure that all young people are encouraged to reach towards their full potential and to be sensitive and caring towards their needs.
• Ensure that the wishes and feelings of the children are taken into account in matters and decisions relating to their daily care, appropriate to age and understanding.
• Respect and promote the needs of each child arising from their racial, cultural, or religious background.
• Be alert to the signs of distress or abuse, and in liaison with other professionals ensure that the young people are monitored and protected.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Participate in the planning, preparation and delivery of activities for young people in the home and wider community.
• Take charge of services under your remit in the sustained absence of a Registered Manager and take responsibility of its day-to-day activities.
• Ensure that any known concerns about safeguarding young people within the home are reported to the Registered Manager or Deputy Manager immediately and take shared responsibility for seeking solutions.
• Maintain communications with staff over all aspects of children and young people’s care, progress and behaviour and maintain appropriate records.
• Communicate effectively with other staff, and actively participate in all staff meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Driver's Licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People

Driving Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

New Start, Housing and Social Care Provider in Liverpool is seeking Residential Childcare Workers to join a team delivering quality support to vulnerable children in a safe, supportive home. The role involves working an average of 37.5 hours per week with a base salary of £25,350 per year plus a £5,400 sleep-in allowance, totaling £30,750 per year.

We offer a Pension Scheme, learning and development opportunities up to Diploma Level 5 in Leadership and Management, an Employee Assistance