Role - Senior Residential Care Worker
Location: Stoke on Trent
Are you passionate about nurturing the talents and interests of children and young people, helping them develop skills and make positive choices? Join a supportive team with a strong reputation for aiding the development of children with complex needs.
A fantastic opportunity to be involved in the provision of responsive care and support, to children and young people who have complex emotional and social needs using a parenting approach to ensure children and young people are safe, well and cared for.
You will be working in a small children's home, looking after up to 3 children and young people at a time.
About you:
- Understand the complexities of mental health, trauma, substance misuse, and offending behaviour.
- Reflect on emotional responses and demonstrate empathy and creativity in problem-solving.
- Promote rights, responsibilities, and informed choices.
- Adapt to changing needs with flexibility and resilience.
- Familiarity with data management, and Microsoft Office.
- Committed to working with vulnerable children, young people, and families, with strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
Requirements:
- Must be 21+ and pass a DBS check due to safeguarding responsibilities
- Hold a driver's license with access to own vehicle
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent.
- Willingness to work towards Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent.
- Willingness to undertake further training.
Responsibilities:
- Provide 24/7 high-quality care addressing physical, emotional, and social needs of children and young people.
- Build positive, accepting relationships with children and update their care plans.
- Manage safeguarding, handle emergencies, prepare healthy meals, and maintain a clean living space.
- Offer ongoing emotional support, conduct needs assessments, and prepare reports.
- Administer medication, arrange health appointments, provide transport, and support community involvement.
- Ensure smooth transitions between placements and advocate for children at meetings.
- Liaise with families and professionals to support comprehensive care.
- Ensure personal and colleague safety following company policies.
- Maintain equal opportunities and fair treatment for all cultures.
- Uphold strict confidentiality regarding children, young people, and company information.
Management Responsibilities:
- Champion key areas like safeguarding or health and safety.
- Lead shifts, coordinate staff, and manage supervision for continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with legislation and standards, handle medication checks, and escalate concerns as needed.
- Report health and safety issues and manage repairs.
Partnership Working:
- Prepare for and attend relevant meetings.
- Collaborate effectively across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Challenge inadequate performance by relevant parties and maintain professional relationships.
Administration:
- Accurately maintain electronic records and follow policies.
- Use IT effectively, ensure confidentiality, and adapt to business needs.
General Accountabilities:
- Uphold high-quality standards and communicate effectively within the team and across the company.
- Align activities with company vision and meet performance targets.
- Participate in cross-sectional projects and corporate tasks as needed.
Other Duties:
- Perform additional duties as required, ensuring they align with the role's general scope.