Safeguarding procedures
You must undertake an enhanced DBS Disclosure check prior to their employment and then on a 3-yearly update., * To assist your manager and team to ensure the efficient operation of the service in accordance with the relevant legislation, procedures, policies and the Statement of Purpose for the home.
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To plan and lead shifts incorporating the children’s needs, wishes and feelings.
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To lead the team and support development of others.
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To complete supervisions as directed by the manager.
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To take on call duties to support the home.
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Responsibility for safeguarding and promoting individual rights, providing outstanding quality care where differences are respected and valued.
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Achieve the highest standards of care for the children and young people.
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Support the young people in social activities.
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To co-ordinate and monitor casework and administrative functions of the home.
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To assist and supervise the continual assessment of the needs of the children and young people.
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To keep up to date with training and development, enabling the service to have available all necessary skills and levels of expertise to meet the needs of the young people.
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Liaise with the various internal and external multi-disciplinary teams. This may also include chairing meetings, reviews and discussions.
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Ensure all professional practice and medication processes within the home are conducted in line with personal plans.
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To promote appropriate and therapeutic relationships between adults and young people and their families-promoting the children and young people’s involvement and participation in the day-to-day life of the home. To be part of an on-call system.
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Maintain a clean and safe environment. Ensure that the home is maintained to a high standard and that all repair/maintenance problems are dealt with promptly in accordance with the health and safety at work legislation.
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Any other such duties as may be required from time to time by the registered manager or their authorised representatives.
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To have a sound understanding of safeguarding and responding to safeguarding concerns
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Lead the home in the absence of the manager.
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Support and lead Reg 44 and Ofsted inspections
GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
An NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare or equivalent and be willing to work towards an NVQ Level 5 in Residential Childcare.
Experience:
Working in residential childcare with 2 years experience
Experience in a supervisory capacity (ideally as a senior) for at least one year.
Knowledge of the Children’s Home Regulations and Ofsted Requirements, * An NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare or equivalent and be willing to work towards an NVQ Level 5 in Residential Childcare?
Licence/Certification:
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Driving Licence (required)
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Casual dress
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Company events
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Company pension
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Cycle to work scheme
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Employee mentoring programme
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Referral programme
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Sick pay, This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities, but it does indicate some of the main areas attached to the post.
Job Types: Full-time
Salary: £35000 – £45000 pro Rota – Dependent on experience
Plus Sleep overs at £50 per sleep
Expected hours: 38 per week.
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus scheme
Loyalty bonus
Contact Detail:
IHEC Group Ltd Recruiting Team
