Senior Residential Childcare Worker

New Start, Housing and Social Care Provider; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

2 on 4 off pattern

Company Pension Scheme

Learning & Development up to Diploma 5

Employee Assistance Programme & Medicā

Job summary

New Start, Housing and Social Care Provider is seeking a Senior Residential Childcare Worker in Liverpool to lead shifts and drive high standards in a residential setting. You will support vulnerable children, complete records, and collaborate with the leadership team to improve outcomes.

You will have NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People and experience in residential care. A valid driving licence is preferred to support activities and transport as part of role requirements.

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 the Children’s Homes Regulations 2005.
• Safeguarding procedures and legislation within a residential children’s home.
• Knowledge of Care Standards Act 2000 and Children’s Homes Regulations.
• Understanding barriers faced by children and how to support them in a residential setting.
• Knowledge of child development and providing appropriate support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with high-quality record-keeping.
• MS Office including Excel and Word.
• Portable DBS would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist young people to deal positively with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Develop the young people’s self-esteem and positively influence their lives in a residential setting.
• Encourage all young people to reach their potential and be respectful of their needs.
• Maintain daily records and ensure consistency across the team.
• Lead shifts and take charge in the absence of the Registered Manager.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and report safeguarding concerns.
• Plan, prepare and deliver activities for young people in the home and community.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

Residential childcare

Driving licence

Ofsted knowledge

Safeguarding

MS Office

DBS desirable

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

• Location: Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom

We have a number of exciting positions available for Senior Residential Childcare Workers in the Liverpool area. You will work as part of a team providing quality residential childcare services for vulnerable children within a safe and secure environment. You will be working an average of 37.5 hours per week. In return you will receive a competitive salary of£26747 pa + £5400 Sleep in allowance pa.

Senior Residential Childcare Workers are committed to providing the highest possible standards of support to vulnerable children and young people, working in an effective and cooperative manner in a united environment. You will be expected to lead shifts on a daily basis in the home supporting residential care workers alongside yourself to meet the direct needs of the children.

You will be assisting with daily routine, as well as encouraging engagement in education and participation in daily activities. You will be strong, outgoing and genuine, with a desire to improve the lives of young people. You will be skilled in developing positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries and remaining accepting and respectful.

You will be expected to complete daily records for the children and ensure staff on shift complete there daily records, you will review daily records to ensure these are completed to the high level we expect at New Start and be fully involved with the leadership team to drive up standards within the home.

In return we offer:

• 2 on 4 off pattern
• £32,147.00 per annum
• 225- 285 Hours Annual Leave Per Year
• Learning & Development Opportunities up to and including Diploma Level 5 in Leadership and Management
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company Employee Assistance Programme & Medicash

Responsibilities as our Senior Residential Childcare Worker:

• 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.

What we’re looking for in our Senior Residential Childcare Worker:

• 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.
• Relevant experience / good understanding of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2005.
• Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding procedures and legislation within a residential children’s home.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation (i.e. Care Standards Act 2000 and Children’s Homes Regulations).
• Working knowledge of barriers children and young people face and how to support them to overcome such barriers in a residential setting.
• Knowledge of child development and to provide the correct level of support to each individual child based on their needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to consistently record relevant support for young people.
• Excellent knowledge, understanding and application of Microsoft Office including, Excel and Word.
• Portable DBS would be desirable.

This post is subject to enhanced DBS criminal record disclosure