Support Worker (EBD) Days & Nights

Karma Health and Wellbeing Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in the Reading area is recruiting a Children’s Support Worker for day and night shifts in an EBD home. The role requires a Diploma Level 3 in Children & Young People Workforce or NVQ equivalent, plus experience with young people with EBD.

You will support the deputy manager, supervise carers, and coordinate care plans and MDT meetings on site to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.

Qualifications

• Diploma Level 3 in Children & Young People Workforce or NVQ equivalent is required.
• Experience working with young adults with EBD is essential.
• Knowledge of Quality Standards & Regulations and of the Children Act is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the deputy manager to meet the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose and uphold the organisation's values.
• Assist and manage the care team to meet the needs of Children and Young People.
• Undertake direct work with Children and Young People as appropriate and ensure shifts are planned with allocated resources.
• Work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes.
• Provide supervision and support to carers in line with Quality Standards & Regulations and as directed by the Registered Manager.
• Promote MDT approach and lead weekly MDT meetings with Clinical and Education services on site.
• Ensure each care plan is understood by carers and implemented; participate in childcare reviews and planning meetings.
• Chair children’s meetings, facilitate consultations, and maintain accurate records for monitoring and evaluation.

Skills

Quality standards knowledge

Children Act knowledge

Education

Diploma Level 3 Children & Young People Workforce or NVQ equivalent

Job description

On behalf of my client we are recruiting for aChildrensSupport workerfor days and nightsto join their organisation within the Reading Area. This is a EBD home. You must have your Diploma Level 3 Children & Young People Workforce or NVQ equivalent, and previous experience working with young adults with EBD. You must have knowledgeof Quality Standards & Regulations andof the Children Act.

You will assist the deputy manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose and uphold the organisations missions statement and values. To support and manage the care team to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people. To undertake direct work with children and young people as appropriate. To ensure each shift is planned and resources allocated. To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people. To offer supervision and support to carers in line with Quality Standards & Regulations and as directed by the Registered Manager. To promote MDT approach and engage/lead weekly MDT meetings with Clinical and Education services on site.

You will ensure that each carer is aware of each child’s care plan and their responsibilities for its implementation. Attending childcare reviews and planning meetings to provide information and achieve best outcomes for young people
Undertaking direct work with young people and acting as an appropriate role model. Maintaining accurate written records in logs, continuation sheets and files both to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluation to take place. Chairing children’s meetings and facilitating consultation with young people generally.