Residential Childcare Support Worker

3 weeks ago


Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time

Job Title: Residential Childcare Support Worker - Casual Opportunity

Job Summary:

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Residential Childcare Support Worker to work on a casual basis, covering shifts within our business as and when needed. This opportunity will allow you flexibility to work the hours you can commit to with no contractual obligation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide a responsive, customized 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.
  • Ensure continuous support is provided to young people at the standards of day staff with particular focus on the safety of vulnerable people.
  • 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.

Person Specification:

  • You must be resilient and able to do deal with challenging and diverse behaviours positively.
  • Have strong self-awareness and commitment to acting as a positive role model.
  • Have a strong sense of personal accountability.
  • Be motivated to achieve excellence and have passion for supporting young people to reach their full potential.

About Us:

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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