Are you passionate about making a difference in children's and young people’s lives?
If so, we has a fantastic career opportunity within our children's home. We are looking for support workers who are keen and enthusiastic to work within the childcare sector and are looking for career progression. We as a provider are dedicated to motivating, developing, creating opportunities and enhancing life skills for children and young people to allow positive outcomes in a homely environment.
Your role will be to ensure the day-to-day running of the home and the delivery of the day-to-day care for the children we look after and care for. In your role, you will be working directly with the children and young people in the home and be part of assisting your colleagues in meeting the quality of care standards set out by the Children's Home Regulation 2015 and working in line with the company's policies and procedures.
We have three homes in Wickford, Rayleigh and Basildon
Key Responsibilities:
- Taking an active part in the day-to-day running of the home
- To be an active member of the residential care staff team for the home
- To maintain the development of positive childcare practices and keeping with the aims and objectives of the home.
- To provide a safe, caring, warm and supportive environment for our children and young people
- To be involved in the implementation of care plans
- Keep up-to-date records in the home and complete reports
- Ensure you conduct yourself within the guidelines of the establishment
- To promote and maintain high standards of cleanliness in the home
- To participate in general activities in the home
- Use and utilise your personal skills and strengths to maximise outcomes for each child and young person
- Building trusting and professional relationships with the children and young people
- Work in partnership with social workers and other professionals
- Ensure and monitor the health and safety of the home
- Respond to safeguarding concerns and report directly to the home manager.
Benefits:
- 28 days Holidays
- Career progression and development
- Training
- Free parking and food whilst working
- Company Pension
- In house training
- Overtime opportunities
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £27,352.00 per year
Experience:
- Support Worker Childrens Homes: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
