Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

4 weeks ago

Aldershot, Hampshire, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated 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 ensuring the care and welfare of each child in the home, while also supporting their individual developmental needs and enabling them to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the care and welfare of each child in the home, ensuring their individual developmental needs are met.
  • 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 compliance with the Children's Act, Children's homes regulations, and the national minimum standards.
  • Support and lead all Residential Support Workers, ensuring all staff comply with policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
  • 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, undertaking domestic tasks within the home, including preparation of meals, cleaning, shopping, etc.
  • Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure the philosophy behind the home is fulfilled, raising any concerns to the Registered Manager accordingly.
  • Keep clear and legible records regarding the young people, ensuring entries are non-stigmatising and distinguished as far as possible between fact, opinion, and third-party information.
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 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, supporting them through their time at Apple Orchard and guiding them towards independence and adulthood.
  • 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.
  • Ability to work as part of a team, follow delegated tasks and handovers, maintain policies and procedures, and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • The ability to engage and listen, with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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

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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