Residential Childcare Worker

*Apply directly at - www. nurtureone. co. uk/application-form* *- For further enquiries contact recruitment@nurtureone. co. uk * *Salary - £33,440.00 - £40,440.00 Including sleepovers\** (£26,540 - £33,540 base salary) * *£33,440.00* – no qualifications / very little experience * *£34,440.00* – 1 x qualification (as per SSSC requirements HNC/SVQ 3 or equivalent) * *£35,440.00* – 2 x qualifications (as per SSSC requirements HNC/SVQ 3 or equivalent) * *Increments are then added as per experience in Residential Childcare @ £1,000.00 per year (maximum 5 years). * *\*The above salary scale reflects the base salary stated PLUS scheduled sleepovers which will be paid at £60 per sleepover\** *Current Rota.* *3 week rotation.* *24 hour shifts 8am-8am (11pm-7am Sleepover).* Week 1 - Monday

• Because you want to work with some of the most vulnerable young people in the country, helping them achieve integration of past trauma, whilst assisting them in increasing their levels of attainment
• Because you want to have a career in Residential Childcare, to be offered a genuine progression route where you will have the opportunity to build on existing qualifications, or gain new ones.
• Because as a person you are resilient, and will show perseverance and persistence in developing and implementing a young person`s plan, and who won't give up on our young people easily. *Residential Child Care Worker – Desirable Qualities and Attributes.* * Charismatic, engaging and enthusiastic * Operates with a High level of Emotional Intelligence * Self-Driven and motivated and reflective * Resilient and Tenacious * Transparent, honest and accountable * Contributes positively and effectively within wider organisation * Demonstrates professional courage and not avoiding difficult conversations * Will proactively work to find solutions * Caring and Compassionate and has clear boundaries and expectations on responsibilities and quality standards from their themselves and their team creating and protects a culture where everyone must take responsibility and accountability for their practice * Work as part of a team who has a clear, collective vision and aspirations for the service * Is aligned with the ‘why’ values and culture of Nurture One as an organisation * Actively promotes the ‘why’ values and culture within their team Job Role
• Provide a safe environment to allow the young people to express and understand their trauma
• To implement de-escalation and physical intervention strategies as necessary and appropriate in line with mandatory training and the Holding Safely document
• Taking responsibility for ensuring and promoting the safeguarding of any young people that you may come into contact with.
• Provide a positive role model for the young people, presenting yourself in a highly professional manner
• Assisting in health promotion and personal hygiene development of the young people
• Work in line with young peoples care plans and placement plans
• Promote young people’s participation, to ensure young people are actively involved in the environment and day to day activities of the home.
• To lead and assist in the delivery of formal and informal learning activities linked to each young person’s individualised curriculum
• To ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children and young people through the night time period.
• Complete and maintain administrative records as required by the home
• Provide and participate in leisure activities and holidays in line with the care, placement plans and risk assessments of the young people were required.
• Take part in Handovers to and ensure all relevant information is shared with staff changing shifts.
• Supporting young people with education in a non-teaching capacity
• Support for the Alternative Curriculum and Curriculum Enrichment.
• To promote structure, boundaries and domestic routines within the house.
• Participate in, and complete records for statutory reviews and meetings concerning the young people were required
• To work as part of a team with colleagues and other professionals to meet the social, emotional and educational health and mental health needs of young people.
• Contribute to a culture of open and honest communication
• Adapt and respond positively to changing patterns and work situations
• To work across all Nurture One houses
• Work in partnership with families and other agencies to the benefit of the young people
• Develop effective professional working relationships with colleagues, children and families and maintain these relationships.
• To be fully aware of safeguarding and child protection issues.
• To fully understand the reporting process of child protection within the home.
• To understand the principles of safeguarding young people, staff and self Policies/Legislation
• Work in accordance with Nurture Ones vision and aims
• To carry out duties in line with Nurture Ones policies and procedures
• To comply with the code of conduct as required by the SSSC
• To work in accordance with the national care standards and co-operate with any inspection process
• Undertake relevant training programmes as required by the Company, SSSC; National Care Standards and be responsive to own personal development.
• To have an up to date knowledge of current Legislation and Guidelines.
• Attend, participate and make productive use of supervision and staff meetings as required in the National Care Standards.
• Awareness and responsibility for the health and safety of the home, children, young people, colleagues and yourself
• You must cooperate with the company in complying with the Health and Safety requirements and are therefore expected to follow Company policies, to acquaint yourself with the Fire, Health and Safety Procedures at your place of work and report any unsafe practices and conditions
• The post holder may be reasonably expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time.

It is the responsibility of the post holder to comply with Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities requirements at all times.

The Company reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at any time within legal notification frameworks, however, not outside what is considered reasonable to the original post. *Education, Qualifications and Experience -* Commitment to achieve HNC and SVQ 3 in line with SSSC registrations criteria/timescales Educated to SQA standard (or equivalent) or ability to demonstrate competency at this level.

SVQ 3 and HNC (or equivalent) which allows registration with SSSC or working towards.

Appropriate registration with the SSSC for Residential Child Care Workers and a commitment to SSSC guidelines relating to continuous professional development.

Experience of dealing with challenging behaviours and or difficult situations.

Full UK Driving License is essential.

Ability to work shifts including evenings, nights and weekends. *Additional financial benefits are available, this will be discussed at interview..* Job

Type: Full-time

Benefits: * Company pension * On-site parking

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