Residential Childcare Support Staff

2 weeks ago


Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time
Job Title: Residential Childcare Support Worker

Polaris Community is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our team. This is a casual position, covering shifts within the business as and when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide a responsive, customised and quality service to young people placed in their individual flat or shared house.
  • Work in line with person centred risk assessments, support plans in place and liaise with support workers to provide a full handover.
  • Observe any change in behaviour ensuring appropriate actions are documented and report changes in support needs of any young person.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with young people, staff and professionals by communicating effectively at all times.
  • Carry out any necessary health and safety actions including any cleaning tasks required along with set policies and procedures.
  • Liaise with external agencies such as police, Emergency Duty Team (EDT).
  • Supporting young people who need to attend the hospital or police station.

Requirements:

  • Experience of supporting young people who may be vulnerable.
  • Flexibility in their availability as the role will include weekend work.
  • Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, or be willing to study towards this.
  • Be willing to travel so a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.
  • Excellent computer skills.

What We Offer:

  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.
  • The opportunity to make a positive and lasting difference to young people's lives.
  • Competitive hourly rate.

Polaris Community is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check for this position.



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