Children's Residential Support Worker
We Care Ltd, Stanley, County Durham
Children's Residential Support Worker
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We Care Ltd, Stanley, County Durham
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 31 Oct | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 2995d28e7c964a79be24a4cacb53c340
Full Job Description
We Care Bespoke are looking for individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of young people; to promote them to develop socially, emotionally, and behaviorally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for. To act as a positive role model and work closely with the young people to enable them to address their difficulties and achieve their maximum potential.
As a Bank worker you will be available to work ad hoc and planned shifts across our 3 solo children's homes.
Role and Responsibilities
- Support the child/young person to maintain daily activities; personal care routines, medication, food preparation, etc
- Ensure to maintain the child's health, personal, emotional well being and safety throughout
- Support the child and staff in challenging situations
-Maintain accurate and thorough records
- Complete any household chores during the night
- Support day staff with preparation throughout the night
- Complete thorough handovers
- Report any concerns in changes to a child/young person; health, behaviour, safeguarding concerns
Understands and has experience in thorough record keeping
- Resilience and consistency
- High level and strong communication
- Ability to take direction
NVQ 2 in Health and Social care (children), or equivalent.
12 months experience working with children.
Have a UK Driving License and access to own vehicle.