Dove
Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker
Job Location
Kirkhamgate, United Kingdom
Job Description
Salary: Unqualified: Base salary of £25,958.40 with the potential to earn up to a total of £30,729.72 with sleep in shifts.
Qualified (full diploma Level 5 qualified or equivalent): Base salary of £26,566.80 with the potential to earn up to a total of £31,966.80 with sleep in shifts.
Specific Hours: 39 hours per week- shift pattern
At Dove Adolescent Services we support young people within our care to develop emotional resilience to achieve their full potential in all areas of their lives. The underpinning ethos within our homes is of fostering appropriate relationships with young people and their significant others, to support them within their future transitions into adulthood.
We are currently looking for Senior Residential Child Care Workers to join our services in Wakefield.
Main responsibilities
Complete key domestic duties on a day-to-day basis that ensure a homely environment is maintained
Encourage the development of individual interests and attitudes by planning, organising and participating in activities
To promote, safeguard and protect the welfare of each young person in accordance with Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. To assess individual needs and contribute to care and risk plans
Establish and maintain positive and trusting relationships with the young people
Manage behaviour positively and assertively by working in line with specified care and risk management plans
Consult with young people to promote the development of a healthy lifestyle
Motivate and assist young people in developing and sustaining positive networks with adults and peer groups, including families
Participate in the development, implementation and review of packages of care through team meetings, supervisions
Attend, and where necessary advocate for the Young Person, in child care reviewsAll applicants must have
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Equivalent
Understanding and commitment to the role, which is 24/7, including weekends and bank holidays. Undertake sleep-in duties as part of flexible rota.
Experience of supporting young people who may be vulnerable is essential
Be capable of working on their own initiative to a high level of accuracy, maintain clear, neat records
Have good inter-personal skills, and be a positive team player
Computer experience to an intermediate level
The ability to complete daily records to meet statutory and policy
Empathetic nature
Good oral and written communication skills in a variety of contexts
The ability to engage, motivate and encourage young peopleBenefits
Pay increase after successful probation period
Performance linked benefits and bonus.
Additional pay for Bank Holidays
Short notice sickness cover bonus £30
Sleep in allowance of £45 per night, Average sleeps ins 8-10 per month on a full time contract
Free meals whilst on shift
Flexible working schedule
Annual leave loyalty scheme
Annual bonus reward to recognise loyalty and commitment
Company contributory pension scheme offered after qualifying period
Holidays: 20 days plus Bank Holidays. Holidays rising to 25 days with continuous employment of 5 yearsDove Adolescent Services Ltd established 1993 provides residential care for young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification.
INDRESMP
Location: Kirkhamgate, GB
Posted Date: 11/26/2024
Qualified (full diploma Level 5 qualified or equivalent): Base salary of £26,566.80 with the potential to earn up to a total of £31,966.80 with sleep in shifts.
Specific Hours: 39 hours per week- shift pattern
At Dove Adolescent Services we support young people within our care to develop emotional resilience to achieve their full potential in all areas of their lives. The underpinning ethos within our homes is of fostering appropriate relationships with young people and their significant others, to support them within their future transitions into adulthood.
We are currently looking for Senior Residential Child Care Workers to join our services in Wakefield.
Main responsibilities
Complete key domestic duties on a day-to-day basis that ensure a homely environment is maintained
Encourage the development of individual interests and attitudes by planning, organising and participating in activities
To promote, safeguard and protect the welfare of each young person in accordance with Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. To assess individual needs and contribute to care and risk plans
Establish and maintain positive and trusting relationships with the young people
Manage behaviour positively and assertively by working in line with specified care and risk management plans
Consult with young people to promote the development of a healthy lifestyle
Motivate and assist young people in developing and sustaining positive networks with adults and peer groups, including families
Participate in the development, implementation and review of packages of care through team meetings, supervisions
Attend, and where necessary advocate for the Young Person, in child care reviewsAll applicants must have
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Equivalent
Understanding and commitment to the role, which is 24/7, including weekends and bank holidays. Undertake sleep-in duties as part of flexible rota.
Experience of supporting young people who may be vulnerable is essential
Be capable of working on their own initiative to a high level of accuracy, maintain clear, neat records
Have good inter-personal skills, and be a positive team player
Computer experience to an intermediate level
The ability to complete daily records to meet statutory and policy
Empathetic nature
Good oral and written communication skills in a variety of contexts
The ability to engage, motivate and encourage young peopleBenefits
Pay increase after successful probation period
Performance linked benefits and bonus.
Additional pay for Bank Holidays
Short notice sickness cover bonus £30
Sleep in allowance of £45 per night, Average sleeps ins 8-10 per month on a full time contract
Free meals whilst on shift
Flexible working schedule
Annual leave loyalty scheme
Annual bonus reward to recognise loyalty and commitment
Company contributory pension scheme offered after qualifying period
Holidays: 20 days plus Bank Holidays. Holidays rising to 25 days with continuous employment of 5 yearsDove Adolescent Services Ltd established 1993 provides residential care for young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification.
INDRESMP
Location: Kirkhamgate, GB
Posted Date: 11/26/2024
Contact Information
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