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Posted 4 days ago
Senior Residential Childcare Worker
Brighter Homes
📍 Reading
💷 £30,000Social CareFull-timeContract
Job description
Senior Residential Childcare Worker for Children with Disabilities Location: Winnersh, Reading Contract: Permanent; Full-Time Salary: £31,000<br><br>Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.<br>- £32,000 per annum We're looking for committed and compassionate Senior Residential Childcare Workers to join our team and new home in Winnersh.<br><br>You'll support children living in our homes, helping them build confidence, feel safe, and develop key life skills.<br><br>As a Senior Residential Childcare Worker, you will be supported to deliver high-quality, child-centred care to children with disabilities, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and development, in line with their Care Plans, regulatory standards and the Home's Statement of Purpose.<br><br>In the absence of the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, you will lead the team to deliver high-quality care and support in line with Brighter Homes' values, policies, and best practice guidance.<br><br>You will support staff to comply with regulations, including The Children's Homes (England) Regulations and Guide to the Quality Standards Key responsibilities of the Senior Residential Childcare Worker include: Assisting in the overall daily running of the home and contributing to planning and coordinating activities during a shift as required.<br><br>Contributing to and participating in providing quality care and life experiences.<br><br>Safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children.<br><br>Supporting children in developing life skills and work towards independence goals, as identified in their Care Plans.<br><br>Responding to and managing behaviour responses, that may be challenging, using therapeutic approaches.<br><br>Supporting children with washing, bathing, getting dressed, eating and drinking, and accessing activities.<br><br>Ensuring quality and consistency of children's records.<br><br>Act as the key worker for allocated children, ensuring their individual care plans and risk assessments are implemented, reviewed, and that their emotional, social, and developmental needs are met.<br><br>Participating in care, education and (where applicable) health reviews of children.<br><br>Establishing a good standard of communication and relationship with external stakeholders (including professionals and children's families).<br><br>Ensuring that medication is administered in line with the children's plans, company policy and in line with Ofsted regulations.<br><br>Supporting children to attend activities outside of the home.<br><br>Participating in the on-call rota.<br><br>The ideal candidate will: Already hold a Level 3 Children Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent).<br><br>Have a passion to work with young people who sometimes demonstrate behaviours that challenge.<br><br>Have a genuine desire to improve lives and promote self-esteem.<br><br>Demonstrate excellent communication skills and empathy.<br><br>Have the ability to stay calm under pressure and work flexibly.<br><br>Maintain confidentiality.<br><br>Be familiar with legislation within regulations for children and young people.<br><br>Possess strong written and recording skills.<br><br>Be flexible to work across all different shift patterns. xwzovoh <br><br>Have previous experience of working with children essential.