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Main Purpose of Job:
To be part of a team offering a comprehensive, high quality residential service to children and young people. The aim being to ensure the physical, social and emotional well-being of the children/young people are met and to assist in their positive holistic development and resilience.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Supporting the Needs of Children and Young People:
* To actively safeguard and promote the welfare of the children/young people.
* To report immediately any unsafe practices and conditions.
* To promote structure, boundaries and routines within the home.
* Provide a positive role model for the young people, presenting oneself in a highly professional manner.
* As required work with young people on intervention strategies to promote pro-social behaviour.
* To undertake the role of a key worker for children/young people.
* To deliver direct and individual work to children/young people.
* Support young people in project and group work.
* Provide and participate in leisure activities in line with the care and placement plans of the young people.
Personal Development and Team Membership:
* To work as part of a team and support less experienced staff in the work and operation of the home in conjunction with the organisation’s policies and procedures.
* Undertake relevant training programmes as required by governing regulation, guidance, and the Company.
* At all times promote and ensure anti-discriminatory practices.
* Attend and participate in supervision and staff meetings as required by governing regulations.
* Fulfil sleep-in duties in accordance with the agreed rota.
* To show a willingness to undertake appropriate training as part of overall professional development.
* To carry out any other reasonable and relevant duties as required including deputising in the absence of senior colleagues.
Regulatory and Administrative:
* To carry out duties in line with the company’s policies and procedures.
* To work in accordance with the Children’s Homes Regulations, other statutory guidance, and co-operate with any inspection process.
* Work in line with young peoples’ care and placement plans.
* Complete and maintain administrative records as required by the home.
* Work in partnership with colleagues, other agencies and professionals to meet the needs of young people.
* Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, children/young people and families.
* Participate in and complete reports for statutory reviews and meetings concerning the young people where required.
* Take responsibility for having sound working knowledge of key policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Fire and Health and Safety Procedures at your place of work
Salary description
£27750.00 - £31350.00 per year