Residential Childcare Support Worker

4 weeks ago

Horsham, West Sussex, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time

Job Title: Residential Childcare Support Worker

Job Type: Casual

Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our team at Polaris Community. As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing a safe and nurturing environment for young people aged 13-18 years.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To ensure that a caring and motivating environment is provided for the young people that takes into account individual developmental needs and enables young people to reach their full potential
  • To plan and prepare activities that meet the young people's needs and stimulates their learning and integration within the home
  • To keep well-informed of legislation, guidelines, policies to ensure the Children's Act, Children's homes regulations and the national minimum standards are met at all times
  • To observe and assess young people's progress and keep accurate records of their achievements, behaviour and important events in their lives
  • To work with local authorities/ placing authorities to ensure the care the young people receive is outstanding
  • To establish and maintain positive working relationships with parents/carers in a way that supports young people's learning and development and values parental involvement where appropriate
  • To be flexible within working practices of the home e.g. To help, where needed, including undertaking domestic tasks within the home, which will include preparation of meals, cleaning, shopping etc.
  • To work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the philosophy behind the home is fulfilled
  • To keep clear and legible records regarding the young people. To ensure that entries in records are legible, clearly expressed, non-stigmatising and distinguished as far as possible between fact, opinion and third-party information

Requirements:

  • The ideal candidate would have previous experience of working with teenage boys or challenging behaviour and have a willingness to further develop their skills
  • You must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Due to the rural location of our services public transport would not be a viable option
  • Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
  • You would need to be willing to engage the young people in a wide range of activities and support them through their time at Polaris Community; guiding them towards Independence and Adulthood
  • You will need to be flexible with your working hours and be able to work a mixture of days, evenings and weekends. This role requires shift work although you will have every other weekend off
  • You must be able to challenge unacceptable behaviour, provide firm boundaries and provide care which meets the needs of the individual
  • Must be able to work as part of a team
  • To follow delegated tasks and handovers
  • Be able to maintain policies and procedures
  • Can communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Have the ability to engage and listen

About Polaris Community:

Polaris Community 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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