Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

1 month ago


Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time
Job Title: Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

At Polaris Community, we are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our team. As a Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to young people in our residential care settings.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Complete key domestic duties on a day-to-day basis to ensure a homely environment is maintained.
  • Encourage the development of individual interests and attitudes by planning, organising and participating in activities.
  • Assess individual needs and contribute to care and risk plans to promote the welfare of each young person.
  • Establish and maintain positive and trusting relationships with the young people.
  • Manage behaviour positively and assertively by working in line with specified care and risk management plans.
  • Consult with young people to promote the development of a healthy lifestyle.
  • Motivate and assist young people in developing and sustaining positive networks with adults and peer groups, including families.
  • Participate in the development, implementation and review of packages of care through team meetings and supervisions.
  • Attend and advocate for the Young Person in child care reviews.

Requirements:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Equivalent.
  • Understanding and commitment to the role, which is 24/7, including weekends and bank holidays. Undertake sleep-in duties as part of a flexible rota.
  • Experience of supporting young people who may be vulnerable is essential.
  • Be capable of working on their own initiative to a high level of accuracy, maintain clear, neat records.
  • Have good inter-personal skills, and be a positive team player.
  • Computer experience to an intermediate level.
  • The ability to complete daily records to meet statutory and policy requirements.
  • Empathetic nature.
  • Good oral and written communication skills in a variety of contexts.
  • The ability to engage, motivate and encourage young people.

Benefits:

  • Pay increase after successful probation period.
  • Performance linked benefits and bonus.
  • Additional pay for Bank Holidays.
  • Short notice sickness cover bonus £30.
  • Sleep in allowance of £45 per night, Average sleeps ins 8-10 per month on a full time contract.
  • Free meals whilst on shift.
  • Flexible working schedule.
  • Annual leave loyalty scheme.
  • Annual bonus reward to recognise loyalty and commitment.
  • Company contributory pension scheme offered after qualifying period.
  • Holidays: 20 days plus Bank Holidays. Holidays rising to 25 days with continuous employment of 5 years.

Polaris Community is a leading provider of residential care services for young people. We are committed to providing high-quality care and support to our residents, and we are seeking a dedicated and skilled Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our team. If you are passionate about working with young people and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you.



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