Residential Childcare Worker

Job Description

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Children ServicesWe have a number ofexciting position available for DayStaff Residential Childcare Workers in the Liverpool area as we continue to develop and grow our current Childrens Services. You will work as part of a team providing quality residential childcareservices for vulnerable children within a safe and secure environment. You will be working an average of 40.25 hours per week on a 4on 4off Rota with no sleep ins and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £23441.60 pa.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 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 professionalboundaries and remaining accepting and respectful.In return we offer:• 4on 4off shift pattern• £23441.60• 224– 304Hours Annual Leave Per Year• Learning & Development Opportunities• Automatic enrolment onto Level 3 Children and young people NVQ.• Company Pension Scheme• Complimentary Medicash AccessResponsibilities as our Residential Childcare Worker:- Assist young people to deal positively with emotional and behavioral 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 Day Residential Childcare Worker:- NVQ Level 3 or above in Children and Young People (desired).- Demonstrable experience working within residential childcare.- Driving License (essential).- Relevant experience / good understanding of the Childrens Homes Regulations.- 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 ).- 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, Access, Excel and Word.- Portable DBS would be desirable.Overall, our staff must have a real drive to work with children that have experienced early childhood trauma and to positively impact on their lives.This post is subject to enhanced DBS criminal record disclosure