Main Duties:
To directly work alongside the young people, promoting their independence and education as well as taking an active role in coordinating leisure activities and annual holidays. key working and generally taking an active part in providing care & support on a shift work basis.
Working in partnership with young people, their families, social workers and carers and other relevant agencies.
To monitor and review Care Plans for all allocated young people preparing to make the transition to adulthood and greater independence.
Administrative work and record keeping associated with key working responsibilities and the daily running of the home.
Taking responsibility for the upkeep of the home with regard to health and safety and household chores.
Being confident in managing primary care issues (such as medication and personal care needs), as well as making autonomous decisions about individual young people's requests and behavior whilst on shift.
To ensure that young people are encouraged to have as much responsibility for their own lives in accordance with their need, keeping them informed of their circumstances and rights, involving them in planning their lives, supporting them and helping them towards having choices and responsibility.
???Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and report these e?ectively following the homes policy and procedures.
Household Responsibilities:
To share in the practical activities necessary to maintain the House.
To care for the fabric, equipment and overall environment
??To be accountable for moneys allocated for speci?c purpos?es
Reporting repairs and ensuring that necessary actions are taken
Personal:
To act as a role model and guide for young people setting principles and examples
To keep abreast of good practice in order to develop skills, knowledge and experience, in accordance with a personal development plan.
To make use of regular professional supervision
To report to a line manager, or other appropriate person, malpractice or evidence which may suggest it
Additional Duties:
- To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by management.
- To work shifts including weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis as required
- Flexibility to work at other SuperCare properties as directed by management.
Requirements to be successful:
- Experience of working with children / young people (essential)
- Level 3 CYPW or above (or willing to work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care - essential)
- Enhanced DBS Check, or be subject to one should you be successful (essential)
??Bene?ts?
- In house promotion
- Enrolled on A Company Pension Scheme
- Free food whilst on shift
- 28 days holiday with additional holiday days for loyalty to the company
- Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care
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Advocate in Eastbourne employer: SuperCare Residential
SuperCare Residential is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing work culture in Eastbourne. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide ongoing training and opportunities for advancement within the residential care sector. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people while enjoying a collaborative environment that values your contributions.
