Residential Childcare Worker Job Nottingham area,England UK,Child Care/Nanny

Job Role: Residential Child Care Worker.

Accountable to: Registered Home Manager / Deputy Manager Location:

Hours of Employment: Full time: contracted 174 hours per month, sleep in duties: 23:00 - 07:00 (3-week rolling rota) Benefits:

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Employee Health Assistance Scheme Organisation Overview:

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all service users who use our services and as such we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is taken very seriously and is at the forefront of everything we do. Successful candidates who are made an Offer of Employment will be required to complete relevant compliance & safeguarding checks.

It is a contractual requirement for all employees across the organisation to comply with the missions and values as set out below:

Our Mission:

Our mission is to deliver a supportive and empowering service which enables us to deliver high quality support, care, and education.

Our core values and principles promote accountability which enables us to stay focused on well- being, keeping people safe from harm and supporting them to achieve their full potential.

Our Values:

Supportive:
We provide caring, compassionate, and dedicated, support, care, and education to ensure people are safe and can thrive.

Accountable:
We hold our support, care, and education services accountable to the highest standards of safeguarding, integrity, transparency, ethics, and regulatory standards. Focused:
We stay focused on understanding each person's uniqueness through a person-centred approach. We see the whole person to provide tailored support, care, and education for every individual's needs on what makes the biggest difference in their lives.

Empowering:
We empower people by building trusting relationships that focus on their strengths, dignity, and potential. Through compassionate support, care, and education we encourage and strive to achieve positive outcomes that enable people to reach their full potential.

Job Summary:

As a Residential Childcare Worker, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to children and young people residing in our residential facilities. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the well-being, safety, and development of the children, while creating a nurturing and homely environment. Working as part of a team, you will build positive relationships, implement care plans, and facilitate engaging activities to promote their growth and positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day care and support to children and young people in a residential setting, ensuring their safety, well-being, and physical and emotional needs are met.

Build positive relationships with the children, establishing trust and promoting a sense of belonging and security.

Implement individual care plans and support strategies, collaborating with colleagues and relevant professionals to meet the specific needs and goals of each child.

Create a nurturing and stimulating environment, organising and facilitating age appropriate activities, outings, and recreational opportunities.

Support children in their daily routines, including meals, personal hygiene, schoolwork, and leisure activities, encouraging independence and life skills development.

Observe and document significant information, incidents, and progress in written reports and contribute to the overall assessment and evaluation process.

Collaborate with colleagues, therapists, and external professionals to provide comprehensive care, ensuring effective communication and coordination of support services.

Promote and maintain a safe and secure environment, implementing safeguarding procedures, risk assessments, and health and safety guidelines.

Actively seek to build strong relationships with our young people and promote the development and maintenance of positive relationships as an important life skill

Support children in developing positive social skills, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution techniques, providing guidance and role modelling appropriate behaviour.

Participate in teamwork and professional development that helps foster a creative and collaborative team culture in the pursuit of high-quality child centred care.

Attend relevant training and professional development sessions to enhance your knowledge and skills in working with children and young people in a residential setting.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience Person Specification: QCF 3 (Desirable).

Completion / working towards completion of QCF level 3 within the regulatory 2 year requirement (Essential).
Prior experience working with children and young people, preferably in a residential care or childcare setting.
Sound understanding of child development principles, attachment theory, and trauma informed care approaches.
Ability to engage with children from diverse backgrounds, demonstrating empathy, patience, and resilience.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and…


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