INTERACTION HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ARE LOOKING FOR SENIOR CARE WORKERS IN LIVERPOOL
Main Purpose of the Role:
The Senior Residential Childcare Worker SRCW) is responsible for ensuring that the physical, intellectual, emotional, psychological, and social needs of our children are met consistently to a high standard. The SRCW will comply fully with all statutory and regulatory guidance in conjunction with SJ policies procedures and practices. Under the direction of the management team.
The SRCW will be expected to lead the day to day running of the shifts, shift leading and providing advice, guidance, and direction to the Residential Childcare Workers (RCW) within the home.
The SRCW will work on a shift pattern including days, evenings, waking nights (when/if required), weekends, bank holidays, sleeping-in duties and, subject to risk assessment, lone working.
Equal Opportunities:
All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. SRCWs are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference and escalating this as appropriate to the management team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Leadership:
Provide direct supervision to RCWs.
Implement SJs policies and procedures regarding Safeguarding and ChildProtection.
Ensure that SJs approach to childcare is embedded into practice.
Engage in probation, induction, supervision, staff meetings, learning and development and appraisal.
Model professional conduct in all aspects of the role.
Work in partnership with social workers, education, police, health, probation, and all other professionals in line with childrens needs and interests.
Support with the induction of RCWs that are new to the service, providing feedback to the management team.
Ensure that RCWs are aware and understand the needs of each young person in the home.
Take responsibility for planning shifts and ensuring their smooth running when on duty.
Provide consultation and informal advice and support to carers in relation to day-to-daymatters.
Offer 1:1 supervision to carers in line with Quality Standards & Regulations.
Job Description: Senior Residential Childcare WorkerSupporting Journeys
Contribute to team meetings to facilitate good communication and carer development.
Any other duties as required by the deputy manager or homes manager.
Undertaking annual appraisal of carers.
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Interaction - Huntingdon
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 4 hours
Liverpool, Merseyside L2 2DP, England
£15 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Interaction Health and Social Care is seeking Senior Care Workers in Liverpool to ensure the comprehensive needs of children are met to a high standard.
- Candidates must have at least two years of experience in a relevant field and will be responsible for leading shifts and supervising Residential Childcare Workers.
- The role includes working on a shift pattern that may involve days, evenings, weekends, and waking nights as required.
- The position emphasizes equal opportunities and requires the SRCW to challenge discriminatory practices and support the professional development of the team.
- The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, reflecting the responsibilities and demands of the role.
