Senior Residential Child Care Officer

2 weeks ago


North Tyneside, United Kingdom ForeverCare Full time

There is now a Fantastic opportunity for dedicated Senior Residential Childcare Officers to join our ever expanding Residential Children’s Home provisions within the North Tyneside area all of which have now been rated GOOD by Ofsted as of August 2021.

ForeverCare Provide person centred support and care for children and young people between the ages of 7 and 18 years with a variety of different needs and requirements.

Our Senior RCCO's will be responsible for the overseeing of each shift and will provide first line management and supervision to the Residential Childcare Officers on duty to ensure that children and young people within residence receive the best care and support possible. The Senior RCCO will report directly to the Deputy Manager & Registered Manager.

**Person Specification / Requirements**

To work within this role you must:

- Have a minimum of 1 years experience in a Senior / Team leader role. Residential Childcare experience is Desirable but Senior & Team Leader experience in other Health & Social Care environments will be considered.
- Hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification, or be willing to work toward this.
- Be Committed to achieving the best for children and young people
- Be able to prioritise work load and duties
- Be experienced in leading and delegating to the team on duty
- Be confident in regard to decision making and accountability
- Be able to work towards achieving the best outcomes of children and young people in line with the Care Quality Standards
- Have an understanding of Care Plans, Risk Assessments and completing these documents
- Have an understanding of the Care Quality Standards and The Children's Homes Regulations (England) 2015
- Be able to Safeguard and protect the wellbeing of children and young people at all times and ensure that RCCO's carry out their duties appropriately at all times.
- Be able to supervise and carry out 1:1 practise based supervision to team members on an ongoing basis
- Work collaboratively with other Senior RCCO's and management to ensure the service meets the required standard
- Act in the absence of the Homes Registered Manager & Deputy Manager and seek approval when required
- Work as a valued member of the Team at all times
- Be willing to complete training as required
- Be willing to enrol on the Level 3 Diploma Children and young peoples workforce (if not already held or enrolled)
- Follow Company Policy & Procedure at all times and ensure staff team members conduct themselves appropriately
- Be confident in challenging inappropriate practise and standards and have a thorough understanding of Safeguarding Procedures.
- Be able to communicate professionally both with staff members and professionals
- Be outgoing, caring, and compassionate.
- Be able to advocate for the needs, wishes, and views of the young people and children we care for.

**We are looking for people with some of the following attributes**:

- Resilience
- Confidence
- Strong Communication Skills
- A Good Listener
- Dedicated
- Patient
- Kind
- Caring
- Empathetic

We are offering a number of new incentives for new staff coming to Forevercare, these will also be available to all the staff working for us, below is what is available:
**Job Incentives**:

- Access to gym and spa membership
- Access to discounts at over 100 shopping outlets
- Same day GP appointments
- Face to Face professional independent counselling service

**We also offer**:

- 5.5 weeks holiday per year
- Pension
- Access to further qualifications
- Ability to progress in the company

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- A relevant qualification is desirable e.g. Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent but not essential as enrolment on training courses will be available.
- 6 months experience in a relevant field is desirable but not essential as in house training will be provided.
- Transferable Adults and Childrens DBS is desirable but not essential

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: £11.70 per hour

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
ForeverCare residential children's homes are Covid-19 safe and precautions are in place to ensure the safety of both children and staff at all times as per Government guidelines.

Application question(s):

- What experience do you have in leading and supervising a team in a health & social care setting?

Licence/Certification:

- Level 3 Residential Childcare Qualification or equivalent? (required)
- Childrens and Adults enhanced DBS on the update service (preferred)

Work Location: One location



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