Residential Childcare Worker

About the Role:

21 HSC are seeking compassionate and dedicated children's Support Workers to join our client in enhancing the lives of children with diagnosed ASD/ADHD/Neurodiversity and severe trauma in Falkirk. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about building really meaningful relationships with children and young people to enable them to live the best lives possible.

Role and Responsibilities:

· To provide emotional and physical safety for children

· To develop nurturing relationships with children that are based on acceptance and understanding.

· To provide comfort and co-regulation, eliciting care from positive attachments and meaningful relationships.

· To show genuine empathy and be attuned to the needs of the children in care

· To connect with the child’s feelings and offer them a sense of belonging.

· To create an environment that builds resilience in children and strengthens their self-esteem and sense of identity.

· To manage pain based behaviour in a non-confrontational manner remaining calm and available to the child in distress.

· To embed the Health and Social Care Standards into operational practice and ensure the highest standard of care and protection is provided.

· To advocate on the behalf of children and ensure their rights are upheld

· Ensure that risk assessments are followed and the children are provided with consistent routines and boundaries.

· To work as part of a team and share workloads and professional tasks. To attend team meetings and play an active role in improvement planning.

· To undertake recording tasks in relation to the child, including daily observations, medical entries, confidential logs, incident sheets, care planning documentation, assessment documents, reports, and all other relevant documents

· To work in partnership with education, health, therapeutic services, stakeholders, parents and carers, to achieve the agreed outcomes for the children in our care.

· To undertake key-working responsibilities and attend regular focus groups on the child and take forward any agreed action.

· To work in partnership with the education staff to develop integrated plans to support young people within the 24 hour curriculum. To offer direct support to children when they are at school.

· To actively engage young people in activities and hobbies linked to their care plan and give them a sense of fun.

· To work in partnership with the therapeutic team and utilise their guidance and knowledge in terms of developing strategies and focussed interventions for young people.

· To actively engage in supervision, CPD reviews and regular training events in order to enhance knowledge and skills and improve practice.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Empathy & Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of children, offering a listening ear, and providing a sense of safety and trust.
• Patience & Calmness: Remaining composed in challenging situations and giving children time to express themselves or work through their emotions.
• Clear Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with children of various ages and backgrounds, as well as with families and other professionals.
• Consistency & Structure: Providing a stable and predictable environment, helping children feel secure and understand expectations.
• Resilience & Adaptability: Handling difficult circumstances and emotional situations with a positive attitude, adapting to the needs of each child.
• Strong Boundaries & Respect: Maintaining appropriate boundaries while building trust, and ensuring children feel respected and valued.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Working alongside other staff, social workers, and families to ensure the best care and support for each child.
• Observational Skills: Recognising subtle signs of distress or changes in behavior and knowing when to seek further support or intervention.
• Creative Problem-Solving: Finding innovative ways to engage children, manage conflicts, and address behavioral challenges.
• Advocacy: Standing up for the rights and well-being of the children in their care, ensuring they have access to necessary resources and services.
• Knowledge of Child Development: Understanding the stages of child development and applying that knowledge to support the children effectively.
• Emotional Intelligence: Recognising and managing both their own emotions and those of the children they support, helping to guide the child through emotional experiences.

Additional Notes 

• Full time/part time and ad hoc shifts available

• Permanent and temporary contracts available

• PVG scheme membership and SSSC registration are requirements of this post.