Residential Childcare Support Worker

6 days ago

Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Apple Orchard Full time
Residential Childcare Support Worker

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our team at Apple Orchard. As a key member of our staff, you will play a vital role in providing a safe and nurturing environment for young people in our care.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure a caring and motivating environment is provided for young people, taking into account individual developmental needs and enabling them to reach their full potential.
  • Plan and prepare activities that meet the young people's needs and stimulate their learning and integration within the home.
  • Keep well-informed of legislation, guidelines, and policies to ensure the Children's Act, Children's homes regulations, and the national minimum standards are met at all times.
  • Observe and assess young people's progress and keep accurate records of their achievements, behavior, and important events in their lives.
  • Work with local authorities and placing authorities to ensure the care the young people receive is outstanding.
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with parents/carers in a way that supports young people's learning and development and values parental involvement where appropriate.
  • Be flexible within working practices of the home, where needed, including undertaking domestic tasks within the home.
  • Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the philosophy behind the home is fulfilled.
Essential Skills:
  • The ideal candidate would have previous experience of working with teenage boys or challenging behavior and have a willingness to further develop their skills.
  • You must hold a driving license and have access to a vehicle.
  • Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
  • You would need to be willing to engage the young people in a wide range of activities and support them through their time at Apple Orchard; guiding them towards Independence and Adulthood.
  • You will need to be flexible with your working hours and be able to work a mixture of days, evenings, and weekends.
  • You must be able to challenge unacceptable behavior, provide firm boundaries, and provide care which meets the needs of the individual.
  • Must be able to work as part of a team.
  • To follow delegated tasks and handovers.
  • Be able to maintain policies and procedures.
  • Can communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Have the ability to engage and listen.

Apple Orchard is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

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