Childcare Specialist

4 weeks ago


Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Nugent Full time

Job Title: Specialist Child Care Worker

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Specialist Child Care Worker to join our team at Nugent. As a Specialist Child Care Worker, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to vulnerable young people with complex trauma-based behavior.

The Role:

  • Work as part of a staff team, on a 24-hour rota, 7 days a week, working with children and young people in a children's residential home.
  • Assist the Leadership Team in ensuring all aspects of the Children's Homes Regulations, including the Quality Standards, are implemented and adhered to.
  • Deliver care that is formulation-driven, participating in the development of psychological formulations based on trauma and adverse childhood understandings that inform and direct care provision.
  • Support young people to be kept safe through the relationships they form with staff, rather than physical restrictions, using models of complex relational care to prepare young people for progression to fulfilling adult lives.

The Person:

  • Hold a Level 3 Diploma for residential childcare (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards this.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to support and care for vulnerable and traumatised young people.
  • Engage in good childcare practice.
  • Recognise and set limits of behaviour and provide controls to traumatised and vulnerable young people.
  • Handle emotional and physical conflict.
  • Respond quickly and appropriately to crisis situations and use initiative.
  • Understand the needs of children and young people.
  • Understand the stages of child development, attachment, and impact of trauma.

What We Offer:

  • Salary Range - £24,584 - £25,439 (depending on experience).
  • Corporate Healthcare cover via Medicash.
  • Group Personal Pension Scheme.
  • Life Assurance Scheme.
  • 30 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays).
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
  • Occupational Sickness Scheme.
  • Access to offers and discounts.
  • Recommend a friend scheme.
  • Values Awards.
  • A comprehensive induction programme with ongoing training and development.
  • Regular supervisions and annual appraisal scheme.
  • Career Progression opportunities.
  • Enhanced DBS check which is fully paid for by Nugent and maintained on the DBS update service.

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