Residential Child Care Support Worker with the ability to engage with children and teenagers who have complex emotional needs, good communication and time-management skills is required for a well-established organisation based in Wokingham, Berkshire.
Ideal candidates will have a professional qualification - QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) but this is not essential as the organisation can offer ongoing support and training, and the option to complete the QCF Level 3 upon successful completion of your probation period.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop and advance to a Grade 6 once all progression criteria's have been met.
SALARY: £26,421 - £33,024 per annum (depending on skills, experience and qualifications) + Benefits
LOCATION: Wokingham, Berkshire
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week - candidates will need to be flexible and able to work shift patterns which include weekends, overnights, late shifts and bank holidays
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JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Residential Child Care Support Workerwith the ability to engage with children and teenagers who have complex emotional needs, good communication and time-management skills.
Working as a Residential Child Care Support Worker you will join a brand-new residential children's home, playing a vital role in supporting the delivery of a professional, child-centred service.
As a Residential Child Care Support Worker you will take on the role of a corporate parent, ensuring the welfare and safety of children and young people, and provide high-quality support to ensure the best outcomes.
There are a variety of opportunities available for both experienced Support Workers with a children or young person background, and inexperienced individuals with transferable skills and the desire to positively impact young people's lives.
DUTIES
Your duties as a Residential Child Care Support Workerwill include:
- Take on the role of a corporate parent, providing children and young people with love and direction
- Ability to connect with and build meaningful relationships with children and young people who have had complex early lives
- Take immediate action when the welfare or safety of children or young people is at risk
- Ensure that the wishes, thoughts and feelings of children and young people are advocated
- Delivery of high-quality support and guidance in order to promote the best outcomes possible for children in placement
- Support the Homes Manager to exceed expectations at Inspection and Regulation 44 visits, in terms of delivering positive outcomes for young people
- Be flexible and willing to do activities with the children and young people along with attending appointments
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
- Professional qualification in (recognised and current) QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare, or equivalent, OR willingness to work towards this within the statutory timescales
- The ability to engage with children and teenagers who have complex emotional needs
- Previous experience in Social Care is desirable, but not essential
- Ability to work the required shift patterns including weekends, overnights, late shifts and bank holidays
BENEFITS
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local government pension
- Employee assistance programme
- Host of employee discounts and much more
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JOB REF: AWDO-P12304
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