Gravitas Care are committed to the safeguarding of our young people and all applicants will be vigorously checked prior to any posts being offered, all applicants are required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
Essential Job requirements
Ability to lead staff teams to provide a high level of care.
Provide a safe environment for the young people in our care.
Ensure your record keeping, administrative duties are met including care plans and all relevant paperwork is updated and additionally ensure the employees record keeping is updated.
No experience needed in a residential childcare setting.
Be flexible and able to undertake shift work including weekends and sleep-ins.
Full UK driving licence and a car available for work use.
Full Training given ,
Up to date knowledge of the current legislation governing the sector.
Desirable Attributes
Experience of Ofsted inspections.
Understanding of attachment and trauma in relation to young people.
Experience of professional’s meetings and working contributively with the professional network.
Main Purpose of your role
To provide a safe and stable environment to the young people in our care, to promote the
rights as individuals and provide them with a high standard of quality care in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures. To ensure all young people progress in their lives, with education, health and their own personal development. To provide firm but fair boundaries and
structure to their lives by being a positive role model. To maintain confidentiality and
record keeping to a high standard.
Accountable to
The registered manager and senior management.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Safeguarding the young people in all aspects of their daily lives.
Physical / Emotional / Social needs of the young people.
Encourage development of individuals interests and behaviours
To promote, safeguard and protect the welfare of each young person
Establish and maintain positive and trusting relationships
Provide firm, consistent and fair behaviours in respect of their behaviour
Work in a restorative manner
Promote the development of healthy living
Encourage development of a positive social network
To replicate a family home, cooking , cleaning and maintaining the home
To participate in activities and holidays
To record the observations in the home , including updating and reviewing risk assessments, care plans, incident reports and monthly reports.
To attend all medical , education and placement planning meetings where necessary
To support when appropriate family contact
Gravitas Care Ltd Team
We require you to work as part of a team to provide consistent care for our young people,
we appreciate staff will have different backgrounds and life experiences, but all staff must
work to the decisions of the team.
Staff to attend team meetings regularly and we encourage participation and involvement of the whole team.
Staff to be professional both within and outside the work environment.
Staff to communicate regularly with all professional agencies and significant others.
Staff to attend and participate in their supervisions, supervision will be arranged within your working day , every 4- 6 weeks, we expect honesty and openness with your supervision.
Staff to attend training as part of their own development,
Staff to undertake sleep in duties
To provide factual reports and recordings
To receive complaints and compliments in accordance to the policies and procedures of Gravitas Care Ltd
To undertake financial management of their shift and complete petty cash records on a daily and weekly basis
To carry out duties in accordance to Health and Safety At Work Act 1974
To carry out all duties and responsibilities in accordance of the companies policies and procedures
To accommodate any altering shift patterns
To work bank holidays including Christmas day , Boxing day and New Year
Gravitas Care Ltd reserve the right to change or modify your job description
from time to time. You will be consulted in regards to any changes.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £13.50-£13.91 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
