Residential Childcare Worker

7 days ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Alfred & Associates Full time

Residential Childcare Worker

Alfred & Associates Ltd are looking for exceptional people who genuinely CARE

Our client understands the pressures employees face each and every day and have invested heavily to be able to provide what you want, need and require to be happy and succeed.

Do you feel that you are NOT getting any of these vital elements in your current job role or employment?

1) Work-life balance

2) Pay and benefits - total rewards package

3) Job security

4) Job satisfaction

5) Healthy work environment

6) Recognition: feeling valued and appreciated

7) Feeling safe at work

8) Feeling included / belonging at work

9) Right to disconnect from work outside of usual working hours

10) Promotion opportunities / career progression

11) Job autonomy - trusted to do a job without being micromanaged

12) Clear goals and targets

13) Correct tools for the job

14) Job purpose and variety

15) Learning and development initiatives

16) Team-oriented culture

17) Transparent leadership

If so then this could be the time for a change, a new start, a new beginning, to be happier at work and for a NEW EMPLOYER to know, appreciate and acknowledge you're WORTH.

Locations:
Sheffield (S2), South Yorkshire


Full Time - Permanent

Salary:
£12 per hour plus £55 sleep-in shift payment


Shifts: 10am till 11pm


Alfred & Associates are looking for a dedicated hard-working Residential Childcare Worker for our client's Residential Children's Homes based in
Sheffield (S2), South Yorkshire.


This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a reputable and growing children's residential services care group based in Sheffield, providing safe, caring, and nurturing living environments for children and young people.

As a residential childcare worker, you will play a full and effective role as a member of the staff team, providing high-quality assessment and residential care for children and young people.


My client is looking for a dedicated organised childcare worker who can take the initiative to work well independently as well as working well with other members of the staff team.


Residential Childcare Worker Duties and Responsibilities include:

  • Work shifts according to the rota
  • Attend and contribute to the professional supervision process and reflect on practice
  • Hold the level 3 diploma qualification in residential childcare or equivalent
  • Record and write up relevant care documents to the required standard
  • Be a role model to children and young people
  • Follow company policy in practice
  • Demonstrate a flexible approach to provide the best possible care to young people
  • Report and record all safeguarding concerns

General duties:

  • Using keywork sessions effectively
  • Obtain the views of young people
  • Spending time with the young people
  • Write up day to day care, incidents, progress toward goals and other key documents
  • Cooking healthy and nutritious meals
  • Maintain a clean, homely environment
  • Updating monitoring systems as directed
  • Follow due safeguarding process and reporting
  • Support young people in their education
  • Support young people in their recreation
  • Ensure the system for petty cash is followed diligently
  • Talk to parents and social workers about any relevant issues
  • Accompany young people to any identified appointments

Personal qualities:

  • Flexible and committed to the role
  • Meticulous in record keeping
  • Takes responsibility for own development
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and cope under pressure
  • Effective decision making

Qualifications & Knowledge:

  • QCF level 3 in Health and Social Care children and young people or equivalent
  • Working knowledge of caring for vulnerable children in a residential setting Knowledge of equal opportunities & diversity
  • Knowledge of The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 & Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations including the Quality Standards

Salary:
£12.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Life insurance
  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Loyalty bonus
  • Performance bonus
  • Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Sheffield, S9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • What is your postcode?
  • What is your Notice period?
  • Are you on the DBS Update service?
  • What age group of children do you have professional experience with?
  • What is your Salary expectation?
  • Have you previously worked for or applied to Aegis before?
  • Does your CV clearly state that you have a level 3 in Residential Childcare? (ESSENTIAL)

Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • ANSWER FOR ALL PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS ABOVE (required)
  • Level 3 in Residential Child care (required)
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