Residential Childcare Support Worker

4 weeks ago


Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time

About the Role:

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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure a caring and motivating environment is provided for the 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, 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, helping where needed, including undertaking domestic tasks within the home.
  • Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure the philosophy behind the home is fulfilled.

Requirements:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Flexibility with working hours, including a mixture of days, evenings, and weekends, with shift work and every other weekend off.
  • The ability to challenge unacceptable behavior, provide firm boundaries, and provide care that meets the needs of the individual.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

Benefits:

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


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