Residential Care Worker in Derby

The Residential Care Worker will provide high-quality care and support to children and young people, promoting their emotional, physical, educational and personal development. The role will involve acting as a positive role model, safeguarding children and young people, promoting independence and helping to create a safe, nurturing and supportive home environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualised care in line with each child’s care plan, risk assessment and safety plan.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times.
• Support emotional, physical, educational and social development.
• Promote independence, confidence and positive relationships.
• Act as a positive role model and maintain professional boundaries.
• Support school attendance, homework, educational activities and appropriate leisure activities.
• Support family contact where required and in line with individual care plans.
• Encourage children and young people to participate in activities, events and experiences safely.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming home environment.
• Complete required health and safety checks and report any concerns.
• Maintain accurate and timely records, reports and daily documentation.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Report safeguarding or welfare concerns to the Registered Manager or appropriate manager.
• Work effectively as part of the residential care team.
• Complete mandatory training and take responsibility for ongoing professional development.

Person Specification

Experience

• Previous experience working with children and young people in social care, education or similar settings is desirable but not essential, as training is provided.
• Experience supporting children and young people with challenging or complex behaviours is desirable.
• Understanding of safeguarding, child protection and managing sensitive situations is desirable.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake, actively work towards, or already hold a Level 4 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce.
• Commitment to completing the relevant qualification within two years where required.

Skills and Attributes

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Resilient, patient and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and the wellbeing of children and young people.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships.
• Organised and willing to develop planning and professional skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to lead by example.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and register with the DBS Update Service.
• Ability to work flexibly according to the rota, including nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Full UK driving licence is desirable.

Important Information

Interested? Please apply with an up-to-date CV. Due to the regulated nature of Children's Residential Care, successful candidates will be required to complete all relevant safer recruitment and pre-employment checks before starting work. Right to Work: Please only apply if you already have the right to work in the UK for this position. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.

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