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 Here’s the role - Children's Residential WorkerÂ
We are looking for experienced, dynamic and highly motivated Residential Childcare Worker for one of our children’s residential care homes who shares our aspirations for children and young people in care in Oldham. You should be passionate about securing good outcomes for children, young people and families and have a sound knowledge of Legislation and Regulations for children’s homes.Â
The Children’s residential service supports the most vulnerable children and families from our communities and requires a well organised committed individual to lead from the front ensuring our children are safeguarded and managed in an individual bespoke way.
If you have a strong commitment to working to secure good outcomes for children in Residential Care and operate in an environment that is supportive and targeted towards effective delivery, we would like to hear from you.
Key responsibilities
• To contribute to and implement individual care plans for children and young people, in partnership with parents, carers, social workers and other agencies.• To work directly with children, young people, and families, providing practical help, advice and guidance on issues affecting family, relationship and functioning, whilst subject to being in the care of the Local Authority. This will include supporting the children with day to day living and supporting them with independence tasks enabling them to prepare for adult life.• To develop a local knowledge and understanding of resources which are available to meet the needs of the child and family, e.g., local children’s centres, family activities, leisure facilities, support groups for child/family, support of health-related issues such as sexual health or drugs.• To provide written and verbal contributions to child protection conferences, Looked After Children (LAC) statutory reviews, multi-agency meetings and the children’s education and health reviews.
Key Requirements for the Role
• A Level 3 Qualification with experience of working with young people and families in a multi-agency setting. OR Equivalent Experience• Level 2 English and Maths• Excellent communication skills both written and oral to effectively work with families, colleagues, and other agencies.• Organisational skills and ability to work on own initiative, prioritise own work and meet deadlines.
