Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

Overview

Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker – Ford Family Trust (Dove Adolescent Services). This is a full-time, permanent role. Location: Pontefract, West Yorkshire area.Contract Type : Full-time, permanentSalary :

Unqualified:

Base salary of £27,519.96 with the potential to earn up to £32,919.96 with sleep-in shifts.Qualified (full diploma Level 5 qualified or equivalent):

Base salary of £28,128.36 with the potential to earn up to £33,528.36 with sleep-in shifts.Specific Hours : 39 hours per week – shift pattern.At Dove Adolescent Services we support young people within our care to develop emotional resilience to achieve their full potential in all areas of their lives. The underpinning ethos within our homes is fostering appropriate relationships with young people and their significant others, to support them in their future transitions into adulthood.We are currently looking for Senior Residential Child Care Workers to join our new home in Pontefract.Main Responsibilities

Complete key domestic duties on a day-to-day basis that ensure a homely environment is maintainedEncourage the development of individual interests and attitudes by planning, organising and participating in activitiesPromote, safeguard and protect the welfare of each young person in accordance with Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. Assess individual needs and contribute to care and risk plansEstablish and maintain positive and trusting relationships with the young peopleManage behaviour positively and assertively by working in line with specified care and risk management plansConsult with young people to promote the development of a healthy lifestyleMotivate and assist young people in developing and sustaining positive networks with adults and peer groups, including familiesParticipate in the development, implementation and review of packages of care through team meetings and supervisionsAttend, and where necessary advocate for the Young Person, in child care reviewsRequirements

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or EquivalentUnderstanding and commitment to the role, which is 24/7, including weekends and bank holidays. Undertake sleep-in duties as part of a flexible rota.Experience of supporting young people who may be vulnerable is essentialAbility to work on own initiative to a high level of accuracy and maintain clear, neat recordsGood inter-personal skills and be a positive team playerComputer experience to an intermediate levelAbility to complete daily records to meet statutory and policy requirementsEmpathetic natureGood oral and written communication skills in a variety of contextsAbility to engage, motivate and encourage young peopleBenefits

Pay increase after successful probation periodAdditional pay for Bank HolidaysShort notice sickness cover bonus £30Sleep in allowance of £45 per night (average sleeps-ins 8–10 per month on a full-time contract)Free meals whilst on shiftFlexible working scheduleAnnual leave loyalty schemeAnnual bonus reward to recognise loyalty and commitmentCompany contributory pension scheme offered after qualifying periodHolidays: 20 days plus Bank HolidaysDove Adolescent Services Ltd established 1993 provides residential care for young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without ..... full job details .....