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.