Residential Childcare Support Worker

4 weeks ago

Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Polaris Full time
Job Title: Residential Childcare Support Worker

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our team at Polaris. As a key member of our staff, you will play a vital role in providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young people aged 13-18 years.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide a caring and motivating environment 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 national minimum standards are met at all times.
  • Observe and assess young people's progress, keeping 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, supporting young people's learning and development and valuing parental involvement where appropriate.
  • Be flexible within working practices, including undertaking domestic tasks within the home, such as preparation of meals, cleaning, and shopping.
  • Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the philosophy behind the home is fulfilled.
  • Keep clear and legible records regarding the young people, ensuring that entries are non-stigmatising and distinguished as far as possible between fact, opinion, and third-party information.

Essential Skills:

  • Previous experience of working with teenage boys or challenging behavior, with a willingness to further develop skills.
  • A driving license and access to a vehicle, as public transport is not a viable option due to the rural location of our services.
  • A Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards a required qualification.
  • The ability to engage young people in a wide range of activities and support them through their time at Polaris, guiding them towards independence and adulthood.
  • Flexibility with working hours and the ability to work a mixture of days, evenings, and weekends, including shift work with every other weekend off.
  • The ability to challenge unacceptable behavior, provide firm boundaries, and provide care that meets the needs of the individual.
  • The ability to work as part of a team and follow delegated tasks and handovers.
  • The ability to maintain policies and procedures.

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • £35 per sleep in (one per week x 48 weeks)
  • Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme
  • Access to wellbeing programs via our Exchange Provision
  • Promotion opportunities
  • Fully funded training for recognized qualifications

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage 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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