Residential Child Care Professional
2 days ago
Polaris Community is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Senior Residential Child Care Worker at Dove Adolescent Services in Wakefield.
Main Responsibilities:- Establish a homely environment by completing key domestic duties on a day-to-day basis.
- Promote individual interests and attitudes by planning, organizing, and participating in activities.
- Protect the welfare of each young person and contribute to care and risk plans.
- Develop positive relationships with young people and their families.
- Manage behaviour positively and assertively.
- Encourage healthy lifestyles and positive networks among young people.
- Participate in developing and implementing care packages through team meetings and supervisions.
- Attend child care reviews and advocate for the young person when necessary.
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification.
- Understanding and commitment to the role, which includes working weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-in duties as part of a flexible rota.
- Experience supporting vulnerable young people is essential.
- Ability to work independently with high accuracy and maintain clear records.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive team player attitude.
- Intermediate computer experience and ability to complete daily records.
- Empathetic nature, good communication skills, and ability to engage and motivate young people.
- Pay increase after successful probation period.
- Performance-linked benefits and bonus.
- Addition pay for Bank Holidays.
- Short notice sickness cover bonus of £30.
- Sleep-in allowance of £45 per night (average sleeps ins 8-10 per month on a full-time contract).
- Free meals while on shift.
- Annual leave loyalty scheme.
- Annual bonus reward to recognize loyalty and commitment.
- Company contributory pension scheme offered after qualifying period.
- Holidays: 20 days plus Bank Holidays, rising to 25 days with continuous employment of 5 years.
The base salary for this role is £26,566.80, with the potential to earn up to £31,966.80 with sleep-in shifts.
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