Residential Childrens Worker (3 Gables)

Derbyshire County Council; Chapel-en-le-Frith; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a Residential Childrens Worker to provide a holistic, person-centred service to children and young people in Specialist Services. You will collaborate with partner services to support families in accessing needed services and embed Derbyshire Residential Services' therapeutic ethos within Homes to address physical, emotional and social development.

The role requires openness to relationship-based and psychologically informed practice, with knowledge of the

Qualifications

• Understanding of issues affecting children and young people.
• Understanding of child protection and safeguarding procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and national guidance for good practice.
• The ability to communicate with children and young people, in particular building relationships and the ability to manage and respond appropriately to challenging behaviour and build relationships.
• Understanding of Health and Safety responsibilities.
• The ability to proactively engage with children and young people.
• Proven ability to develop and sustain relationships with children and young people, families and professionals from a range of backgrounds.
• Proven ability to support children and young people and others working with them, to contribute effectively to positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic care and safety needs for children and young people within Specialist Services.
• Work with partner services to help families access additional services.
• Embed the therapeutic ethos of Derbyshire Residential Services within Homes.
• Use initiative and understand the Children’s Act, quality care standards and relevant regulations.
• Coordinate, organise and run shifts to ensure continuous support.

Job description

Our Residential Childrens Workers provide a service to Children within Specialist Services in accordance with legislative and policy requirements. Working as part of a small staff team who provide support and a person-centred service to children and young people, they are responsible for the holistic care and safety needs of the children.

They work in close collaboration with partner services to support children and their families in accessing additional services, which may help address any unmet developmental needs. They embed the therapeutic ethos of Derbyshire Residential Services within the Homes, to ensure that all areas of a child’s care address their physical, emotional, and social development.

As an RCW, you will need to have an openness to and an aptitude for relationship focused and psychologically informed working practices. You must have the appropriate skills and experience to perform and work within an environment that can, at times, require using your own initiative along with an understanding of the children act, the quality care standards and Children’s Homes (England) regulations 2015.

You must hold, be working towards, or be willing to undertake and complete within 2 years of starting work at the home, the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare OR should hold an equivalent qualification such as L3 Children and Young Peoples Workforce (Social Care pathway), or NVQ L3 Caring for Children and Young People.

• Understanding of issues affecting children and young people.
• Understanding of child protection and safeguarding procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and national guidance for good practice.
• The ability to communicate with children and young people, in particular building relationships and the ability to manage and respond appropriately to challenging behaviour and build relationships.
• Understanding of Health and Safety responsibilities.
• The ability to proactively engage with children and young people.
• Proven ability to develop and sustain relationships with children and young people, families and professionals from a range of backgrounds.
• Proven ability to support children and young people and others working with them, to contribute effectively to positive outcomes.
• Some knowledge and understanding of the risk factors present in children and youngpeople with complex needs.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with adults and children and young people.
• ICT Skills and able to produce clear and concise written information.
• Able to maintain professional boundaries.
• Able to promote dignity and respect.
• Ability to use own judgement to meet the needs of young people in a safe manner.
• Ability to assess risk and take appropriate action.
• Proven ability in coordinating, organising and running a shift.