We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Cardiff to assist with the appointment of a Residential Childcare Officer, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration., Under the guidance of the Manager and Deputy Manager as an individual and as a member of a team performing duties concerned with the direct care of young people between the ages of 618 in a
Childrens Home. All duties to be performed within the framework of Regulations, Statutory legislation, Councils Policy, Procedures and Good Practice Guidelines applicable to the post.
To assist the Manager and Deputy Manager in ensuring that the home meets the standards and expectations of its Statement of Purpose at all times and that the young people staying at the home receive the appropriate support to enable them to achieve positive and agreed outcomes in line with their childcare plans.
To safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people by fulfilling all duties and responsibilities required by the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014, Registration and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 and adhere to The All Wales Child Protection Procedures., Assuming keyworker responsibilities in relation to specified young people. This will involve the implementation, monitoring and recording of individual Placement Plans in consultation with your supervisor and other members of the team.
Participating in the provision of a caring and supported living situation within the Home. This will involve routine household cleaning and maintenance duties and preparation of meals, and the transportation of young people through the utilisation of the Councils designated vehicles in line with the directions of the Homes Managers.
Participating in providing relevant reports and ensuring records are fully and accurately completed and processed in accordance with departmental policy and relevant legislation. To use the electronic CareFirst recording system.
Sensitively receive placements of young people into the Home in accordance with the homes Policy and associated procedures.
To assume keyworker responsibilities in relation to specified young people. This will involve participation in regular, planned and specific pieces of work to meet their identified needs.
Please note:

You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
You should have right to work in U.K
This role requires an enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.