****NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED****
£13.50-£15.00 D.O.E
Sleeps paid at £60
Estimated £2,772 - £3000 pcm, with lots of opportunity for overtime, paid at an additional 12%.
Your role as a support worker will largely consist of spending time with the children we look after and safeguarding them. You will always be working with a team leader who will help you strengthen your knowledge and skill set on the job.
A typical day will consist of taking young people to and from school, encouraging engagement in activities, such as going to the cinema, to the gym, bowling, theme parks and most general activities that children and young teens enjoy.
The company Safety and Focused Care are looking for individuals who are very personable, work well in a team, self motivated, outgoing, enjoy activities and most importantly have the childs best interest at heart.
Other duties will include elements of paperwork such as writing daily reports summarising how the day has gone, keyworking conversations, cooking meals and keeping the home clean and tidy.
This type of work can be very rewarding and can lead to a strong career path through the levels of professional development on offer.
A usual working week consists of 37.5 hours.
Within this line of work, those 37.5 hours are broken down into 2-3 days over the week, Allowing for more free time away from work.
The hours on shift will be 8am-11pm followed by sleeping at the home (Sleeps) and a handover the following morning at 8am.
These sleeps are paid at £60 each.
If a typical office job, staring at a clock, isn't for you, then this could be a great opportunity for the right candidate.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
· To actively safeguard and promote the welfare of the children/young people.
· To report immediately any unsafe practices and conditions.
· To carry out duties in line with the company’s policies and procedures.
· To work in accordance with the Children’s Homes Regulations, other statutory guidance, and co-operate with any inspection process.
· To promote structure, boundaries and routines within the home.
· Provide a positive role model for the young people, presenting oneself in a highly
professional manner.
· Work in line with young peoples’ care and placement plans.
· As required work with young people on intervention strategies to promote pro-social
behaviour.
· To undertake the role of a key worker for children/young people.
· To deliver direct and individual work to children/young people.
· Support young people in project and group work.
· Provide and participate in leisure activities in line with the care and placement plans of the young people.
· Work in partnership with colleagues, other agencies and professionals to meet the needs of young people.
· Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, children/young people and families.
· Participate in and complete reports for, statutory reviews and meetings concerning the young people where required.
· Complete and maintain administrative records as required by the home.
· Undertake relevant training programmes as required by governing regulation, guidance, and the Company.
· Attend and participate in supervision and staff meetings as required by governing regulations.
· Have awareness and take shared responsibility for the health and safety of the home, children, young people, colleagues and oneself.
· Co-operate with the Company in complying with the Health and Safety requirements and therefore follow Company policies.
· Take responsibility for having sound working knowledge of key procedures including
Safeguarding, Fire, and Health and Safety Procedures at your place of work.
Minimum Requirements:
At least 21 years of age due to regulations.
Full UK driving license.
Clean DBS.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.50-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- If you have a DBS, is it on the update service?
- Do you have any experience working in a residential children's home?
- Due to the practicing standards and regulations. You must be a minimum of 21 years old. Can you confirm your age to progress with your application?
Licence/Certification:
- driving license and access to a car (required)
- and clean DBS (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
