Residential Childrens Workers

Derbyshire County Council; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking Residential Children's Workers to join the Specialist Services team. The role focuses on relationship-based and psychologically informed approaches to support and safeguard children and young people in residential care.

You will work as part of a small team, using initiative where needed and applying knowledge of the Children Act, quality care standards, and Children’s Homes (England) regulations 2015.

Qualifications

• 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 an equivalent qualification such as L3 Children and Young Peoples Workforce (Social Care pathway) or NVQ L3 Caring for Children and Young People.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic care and safety for children and young people in Specialist Services.
• Work within a small staff team to deliver a person-centred service that supports the well-being and safety of the children.

Skills

Relationship-focused

Psychologically informed practice

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

L3 Children and Young People’s Workforce (Social Care pathway)

NVQ L3 Caring for Children and Young People

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.

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.