Senior Residential Childcare Worker
London
Your new company This role is part of a Hays Exclusive campaign with one of our key clients, a Children's Residential Service based in South West London. They are currently looking for senior residential childcare workers to help cover needs in both of their homes. Your new role Job Purpose
Be responsible to the Registered Manager for the day to day running of the home and for the delivery of the day to day care to young people
Ensure that the staff teams are maintaining their therapeutic approach and providing direct work with the children
Assist in leading staff to operate within the legal parameters as described in the company policies and procedures
Give support in the business, clinical and social development of the service
Share responsibility in the protecting of company assets and be proactive in securing a positive company image
Responsibilities
Lead a team of residential care staff when on shift, ensuring that safe and appropriate care practices are maintained at all times
Assume overall management responsibility for the home, during any periods of absence of the manger or their deputy
Support the manager in all aspects of the operational management of the establishment
Supervise sessional staff
Ensure medication is administered and recorded correctly
Ensure petty cash and allowances are recorded and managed correctly
Ensure all ClearCare tasks are completed accurately
Ensure safeguarding issues are reported and managed appropriately
Ensure effective handovers are conducted, including de-briefs
Ensure colleagues are aware of responsibilities and duties for the shift and a detailed shift plan is created
Ensure colleagues are supported and areas of additional need are brought to the attention of management
Ensure that the home's policies, procedures and principles are adhered to
Maintain the development of positive childcare practice in keeping with the aims and objectives of the organisation
Provide a safe, warm and supportive environment for our young people
Be involved in the planning and organisation of the home
Maintain a regular system of recording in connection with each young person
Be involved in the implementation of care plans
Assist in the provision of reports when required
Ensure when on shift that care staff conduct themselves within the guidelines of the establishment
Assist with the process of development, implementation, and review of organisation policies
Delegate tasks to residential staff
Co-ordinate the daily routine of the home
Promote and maintain high standards of cleanliness
Participate in the general activities of the establishment
Use any personal skills, you may have to maximise opportunity for each resident
Establish and develop outside contacts both individually and through various activities developed within and outside of the establishment
Undertake delegated household duties
Attend regular supervision sessions as required
Attend team meetings and training sessions as required
Accept responsibility for such money as may be required in the carrying out of necessary duties
Undertake sleeping in duties as required
Comply with the policies and procedures of the establishment
Be available on an on-call basis to cover staff shortfalls and/or operational deficiencies
Deal with telephone enquiries and undertake administrative duties as required, e.g. logbooks, daily logs, incident forms, handovers etc
Maintain case file records
Any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the manager
Foster and encourage, wherever appropriate, contact between children and their families
Maintain good liaison and co-operate with external agencies e.g. social workers, consultant staff
Develop a responsible attitude towards residents with regard to the fabric, furnishings, equipment, supplies and services in/out of the establishment
Support young people in all domestic aspects of their personal space and the communal area of the home
Demonstrate both sensitivity and appropriate assertiveness
Work in a pressured environment with groups of diverse young people, staff and other professionals
Carry out the duties of the post in a mature and responsible manner, seeking and receiving support as necessary
Physically intervene if a young person's behaviour is dangerous to others or themselves, in accordance with the procedural guidelines of the organisation, and relevant legislation
Participate in the construction and implementation of care plans on individual young persons placed
Other requirements
Sleep in/shift work, including evenings, bank holidays and weekends on a rota system
What you'll need to succeed
5 years of experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour within a residential care setting, at least 2 years as a Team Leader or Senior Support Worker or demonstrable experience of managing staff
You will need to be physically and mentally strong to cope with the challenges of this role
Available to work full time (average 39 hours per week), and be able to cover some weekends and bank holidays
Must have NVQ L3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
What you'll get in return
Competitive salary with incremental increases
Will be enroled for the L5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare after 2 years
On completion of the L5 Diploma, there will be opportunities for further progression
DBS check completed by client
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