Children's Residential Care Specialist

2 weeks ago

Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom Wokingham Borough Council Full time

Children's Residential Care Specialist

Make a positive difference to young lives with Wokingham Borough Council.

As a Children's Residential Care Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of a professional, child-centered service. You will take on the role of a corporate parent, ensuring the welfare and safety of children and young people, and provide high-quality support to ensure the best outcomes.

We have a variety of opportunities available, so we're keen to hear from experienced support workers with a children or young person background, as well as individuals with the transferable skills and the desire to positively impact young people's lives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Take on the role of a corporate parent, providing our children and young people with love and direction.
  • Connect with and build meaningful relationships with children and young people who have had complex early lives.
  • Take immediate action when the welfare or safety of children or young people is at risk.
  • Ensure that the wishes, thoughts, and feelings of our children and young people are advocated.
  • Deliver high-quality support and guidance in order to promote the best outcomes possible for children in placement.
  • Support the Homes Manager to exceed expectations at Inspection and Regulation 44 visits in terms of delivering positive outcomes for young people.
  • Be flexible and willing to do activities with the children and young people along with attending appointments.

Candidate Requirements

  • Professional qualification in QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare, or equivalent, or willingness to work towards this within the statutory timescales.
  • The ability to engage with children and teenagers who have complex emotional needs.
  • 2 years' experience in Social Care is desirable.
  • Ability to work the required shift patterns including weekends, overnights, late shifts, and bank holidays.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop and advance to a Grade 6 once all progression criteria's have been met.

Benefits

We can offer a host of great benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement, a local government pension scheme, employee assistance programme, discounts, and much more.

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