Job Role: X2 Residential Childcare Worker

Job Location: Oldham Council

Salary: £16.85 Per Hour

Working period: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:30

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Assignment period: 3-6 Months Ongoing

Job Purpose

Under the guidance of the Homes Manager and Deputy Homes Manager to care for and guide young people who are resident in the establishment.
This post also carries a requirement to work regular weekends, evenings, bank holidays and to sleep - in’ as required by the homes rota.

Key Tasks

To provide a planned and stimulating environment which gives care, control and guidance to young people resident within the home that is consistent with the Homes Statement of Purpose and Quality Care Standards (QCS) and Regulations.
To implement, review, monitor and develop social work 'Care Plans’.
Develop, implement, review and monitor the children’s and young peoples 'Placement Plans’ within the home.
To develop, monitor and review individual risk assessments and ensure that all actions resulting from them are followed.
To assist young people in dealing with behavioural, emotional or other difficulties in line with Policy, Procedure and QCS and Regulations.
To be aware of QCS and Regulations and the responsibilities of all contained within them.
To participate in the professional life of the home and to work as a member of the residential staff team.
To create and maintain links with other agencies outside of the home to further the purpose of the home and care of the young people.
To participate in the administration of the home, maintaining appropriate records, personal, financial, etc. as required, and ensuring that the home and it’s equipment are properly used.
To attend reviews, planning meetings, staff meetings and training courses as required.
To complete. The Diploma in Health & Social Care level 3 (unless already qualified)
Such other duties reasonably falling within the purview of the post as may be required.

Benefits of working as a Residential Childcare Worker

Job Types: Full-time contract

Minimum Requirements for the Role

Right to work requirements

X2 Residential Childcare Worker

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