Residential Casual Team member

JOB DESCRIPTION

***NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY***

This position is for a casual (Bank) member, who would be looking to pick up extra hours in line with their current employment. Mostly be on hand to cover sickness and annual leave, evenings and weekends, as and when required.

This position will predominantly cover our locations in Cleveleys but there will be scope to pick up extra shifts at our Fulwood Location.

Full Driving license is essential.

Your role as a support worker will largely consist of spending time with the children we look after and safeguarding them. You will always be working with a team leader/shift leader who will help you strengthen your knowledge and skill set on the job.

A typical day will consist of taking young people to and from school, encouraging engagement in activities, such as going to the cinema, to the gym, bowling, theme parks and most general activities that children and young teens enjoy.

The company Safety and Focused Care are looking for individuals who are very personable, work well in a team, self motivated, outgoing, enjoy activities and most importantly have the childs best interest at heart.

Other duties will include elements of paperwork such as writing daily reports summarising how the day has gone, keyworking conversations, cooking meals and keeping the home clean and tidy.

This type of work can be very rewarding and can lead to a strong career path through the levels of professional development on offer.

The typical hours on shift will be 8am-11pm followed by sleeping at the home (Sleeps) and a handover the following morning at 8am.

These sleeps are paid at £60 each.

If a typical office job, staring at a clock, isn\’t for you, then this could be a great opportunity for the right candidate.

Job Title:Residential Casual Team Member

Reports to: More senior member of staff at the home, ultimately the Manager

Main Purpose of Job

To be part of a team offering a comprehensive residential service to children and young people. The aim being to ensure the physical, social and emotional well-being of the children and young people, and assist in their positive holistic development and resilience.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

· To actively safeguard and promote the welfare of the children/young people.

· To report immediately any unsafe practices and conditions.

· To carry out duties in line with the company\’s policies and procedures.

· To work in accordance with the Children\’s Homes Regulations, other statutory guidance, and co-operate with any inspection process.

· To promote structure, boundaries and routines within the home.

· Provide a positive role model for the young people, presenting oneself in a highly

professional manner.

· Work in line with young peoples\’ care and placement plans.

· As required work with young people on intervention strategies to promote pro-social

behaviour.

· To undertake the role of a key worker for children/young people.

· To deliver direct and individual work to children/young people.

· Support young people in project and group work.

· Provide and participate in leisure activities in line with the care and placement plans of the young people.

· Work in partnership with colleagues, other agencies and professionals to meet the needs of young people.

· Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, children/young people and families.

· Participate in and complete reports for, statutory reviews and meetings concerning the young people where required.

· Complete and maintain administrative records as required by the home.

· Undertake relevant training programmes as required by governing regulation, guidance, and the Company.

· Attend and participate in supervision and staff meetings as required by governing regulations.

· Have awareness and take shared responsibility for the health and safety of the home, children, young people, colleagues and oneself.

· Co-operate with the Company in complying with the Health and Safety requirements and therefore follow Company policies.

· Take responsibility for having sound working knowledge of key procedures including

Safeguarding, Fire, and Health and Safety Procedures at your place of work.

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.

Job Type: Zero hours contract

Pay: £255.00-£270.00 per day

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you hold a current valid driving license?
• Do you have any experience working within a residential children\’s home?
• Due to government regulations, all successful applicants must be at least 22 years old. Can you confirm you\’re at least 22 years old?
• If successful, what days & hours would you be available to cover and would you be able to complete sleep in shifts( 11pm-8am)?
• Do you have an online Enhanced DBS?

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: In person