APPLE ORCHARD

Responsibility

• to promote the welfare of the children as defined in the Children Act 1989
• to plan and prepare activities that meet the young people’s needs and stimulates their learning and integration within the home
• to plan and prepare activities that meet the young people's needs and stimulates their learning and integration within the home
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• to observe and assess young people’s progress and keep accurate records of their achievements, behaviour and important events in their lives
• to observe and assess young people's progress and keep accurate records of their achievements, behaviour and important events in their lives
• we currently have openings for experienced Residential Childcare Support Workers, and would also love to hear from those who are passionate about making a positive and lasting difference to young people, and who are willing to undertake the relevant training and qualifications needed
• we currently have openings for experienced Support Workers, and would also love to hear from those who are passionate about making a positive and lasting difference to young people, and who are willing to undertake the relevant training and qualifications needed
• to produce and keep up to date a life book for any young person for whom you have key working responsibilities
• to work with local authorities/ placing authorities to ensure the care the young people receive is outstanding
• this includes positive reinforcement strategies such as reward charts and free time
• to work 55 hours per week which will be a rota of 5 nights on and 5 nights off. In times of illness or crisis you may be asked to cover more shifts
• starting Salary: £11.66ph / £25,886.16
• to ensure that a caring and motivating environment is provided for the young people that takes into account individual developmental needs and enables young people to reach their full potential
• to ensure that a caring and stimulating environment is provided for the young people that takes into account individual developmental needs and enables young people to reach their full potential
• £12.49ph / £27,609.28
• keep well-informed of legislation, guidelines, policies to ensure the Children’s Act, Children’s homes regulations and the national minimum standards are met at all times. To be aware of all Ofsted guidance and information in regard to the home
• work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the philosophy behind the home is fulfilled
• keep well-informed of legislation, guidelines, policies to ensure the Children's Act, Children's homes regulations and the national minimum standards are met at all times. To be aware of all Ofsted guidance and information in regard to the home
• location: Horsham, West Sussex
• keep abreast of legislation, guidelines, policies to ensure the Children’s Act, Children’s homes regulations and the national minimum standards are met at all times. To be aware of all Ofsted guidance and information in regard to the home
• apple Orchard has four homes in Surrey and West Sussex. Each home is set in a rural location and offers a comfortable homely environment for young males aged 13-18 years
• contract: Full Time - 40 hours per week
• we aim to help young people to develop insight into their experiences in order that they can move on from their often damaged traumatic past
• we support them as they take steps to make sense of their lives by providing clear and safe boundaries and achievable goals
• to establish and maintain positive working relationships with parents/carers in a way that supports young people’s learning and development and values parental involvement where appropriate
• to establish and maintain positive working relationships with parents/carers in a way that supports young people's learning and development and values parental involvement where appropriate
• to carry out a live fire alarm test once a week and record it in the fire log book
• central to our work is the need to provide a high level of nurturing which ensures all the basic needs of the young person are met to the highest standard
• to be flexible within working practices of the home e.g. To help, where needed, including undertaking domestic tasks within the home, which will include preparation of meals, cleaning, shopping etc
• to attend staff meetings / supervision for 1½ hours on a weekly basis when you have not been on waking-night duty the previous night
• to participate in training as required
• to record any disturbance throughout the night and hand this over to the sleeping-in staff or the senior on shift
• to fill in the Daily Register and Fridge/Freezer record books
• this includes providing a home that has a warm and friendly atmosphere where great emphasis is placed on building supportive relationships and positive attachments
• to set out breakfast table for the morning, promote healthy eating, and to clear away after breakfast

Requirements

• hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
• you must be able to challenge unacceptable behaviour, provide firm boundaries and provide care which meets the needs of the individual
• must be able to work as part of a team
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• the ideal candidate would have previous experience of working with teenage boys or challenging behaviour and have a willingness to further develop their skills
• to follow delegated tasks and handovers
• you must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Due to the rural location of our services public transport would not be a viable option
• hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent – or be willing to work towards a required qualification
• be able to maintain policies and procedures
• hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent- or be willing to work towards a required qualification
• hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent - or be willing to work towards a required qualification
• can communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• you would need to be willing to engage the young people in a wide range of activities and support them through their time at Apple Orchard; guiding them towards Independence and Adulthood
• you will need to be flexible with your working hours and be able to work a mixture of days, evenings and weekends. This role requires shift work although you will have every other weekend off
• have the ability to engage and listen

Trade

• community & Social Service
• personal Care & Home Health
• medical Information
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• childcare
• Community & Social Service
• Personal Care & Home Health
• Medical Information
• Childcare

Earnings for position residential childcare worker

Responsibility

• we are looking for experienced Residential Children's Services Registered Manager to run our 8 bed home in Bramley, Guildford
• it is situated in a small suburb of Guildford, Surrey
• to be responsible for the weekly budgeting of cash and petty cash
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• to promote the welfare of the children as defined in the Children Act 1989
• to run / chair statutory and in-house reviews for all the young people
• apple Orchard is committed to providing outstanding outcomes for the young people and encouraging them to achieve to their highest potential
• to facilitate staff meetings / supervision for 1½ hours on a weekly basis. To attend seniors meeting monthly
• to run/chair statutory and in-house reviews for all the young people
• location: Bramley, Guilford, Surrey
• apple Orchard Bramley was our first home opening in June 1991, since the early days this home has been radically refurbished and developed to incorporate up to eight young people
• contract: Full Time – 9-5 Monday to Friday
• to ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures within Apple Orchard
• the house sits within an acre of land which has been separated to include a football pitch, all weather basketball court and car parking
• to ensure that communication between staff is promoted and individuals are given the opportunity to express their opinions
• to offer guidance and support to staff while on shift, particularly when dealing with incidents
• to be responsible for weekly rota’s and staff annual leave
• we provide a safe environment for them to build positive relationships and empower them to face issues from their past and look towards the future
• to arrange and participate in training as required, and to contribute to your own professional development by keeping up to date of national developments in childcare policies and practice
• to ensure that positive and negative feedback is given constructively to promote a professional approach to work
• to inform the Responsible Individual as soon as is reasonably possible in matters of dispute
• to make sure that young people and staff are kept safe and secure whilst out among the public
• to oversee all house activities ensuring full risk assessments are completed
• you may be called at home if a problem arises to give advice over the phone. In an emergency you may be called to come in
• to be responsible for weekly rota's and staff annual leave
• to participate and organise staff individual supervision
• to promote equal opportunities

Requirements

• at least 3 years' experience in a Residential child care setting at a Senior level within the last five years
• knowledge and experience of implementing the Quality Care Standards for Children's Homes
• experience of carrying out administrative duties such as filing, recording, rota preparation and report writing for Children's Homes
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• at least one years' experience in supervising and managing professional staff
• professional qualification at Level 4/5 'Working with Children and Young People'
• A willingness and desire to pursue further training
• up-to-date Safeguarding and/or Recruitment Training
• you will need to apply to Ofsted for Registered Managers status and undergo an interview to determine suitability

Earnings for position registered manager

Responsibility

• to promote the welfare of the children as defined in the Children Act 1989
• to plan and prepare activities that meet the young people’s needs and stimulates their learning and integration within the home
• to plan and prepare activities that meet the young people's needs and stimulates their learning and integration within the home
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• to observe and assess young people’s progress and keep accurate records of their achievements, behaviour and important events in their lives
• to observe and assess young people's progress and keep accurate records of their achievements, behaviour and important events in their lives
• we currently have openings for experienced Residential Childcare Support Workers, and would also love to hear from those who are passionate about making a positive and lasting difference to young people, and who are willing to undertake the relevant training and qualifications needed
• we currently have openings for experienced Support Workers, and would also love to hear from those who are passionate about making a positive and lasting difference to young people, and who are willing to undertake the relevant training and qualifications needed
• to produce and keep up to date a life book for any young person for whom you have key working responsibilities
• to work with local authorities/ placing authorities to ensure the care the young people receive is outstanding
• this includes positive reinforcement strategies such as reward charts and free time
• to work 55 hours per week which will be a rota of 5 nights on and 5 nights off. In times of illness or crisis you may be asked to cover more shifts
• starting Salary: £11.66ph / £25,886.16
• to ensure that a caring and motivating environment is provided for the young people that takes into account individual developmental needs and enables young people to reach their full potential
• to ensure that a caring and stimulating environment is provided for the young people that takes into account individual developmental needs and enables young people to reach their full potential
• £12.49ph / £27,609.28
• keep well-informed of legislation, guidelines, policies to ensure the Children’s Act, Children’s homes regulations and the national minimum standards are met at all times. To be aware of all Ofsted guidance and information in regard to the home
• work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the philosophy behind the home is fulfilled
• keep well-informed of legislation, guidelines, policies to ensure the Children's Act, Children's homes regulations and the national minimum standards are met at all times. To be aware of all Ofsted guidance and information in regard to the home
• location: Horsham, West Sussex
• keep abreast of legislation, guidelines, policies to ensure the Children’s Act, Children’s homes regulations and the national minimum standards are met at all times. To be aware of all Ofsted guidance and information in regard to the home
• apple Orchard has four homes in Surrey and West Sussex. Each home is set in a rural location and offers a comfortable homely environment for young males aged 13-18 years
• contract: Full Time - 40 hours per week
• we aim to help young people to develop insight into their experiences in order that they can move on from their often damaged traumatic past
• we support them as they take steps to make sense of their lives by providing clear and safe boundaries and achievable goals
• to establish and maintain positive working relationships with parents/carers in a way that supports young people’s learning and development and values parental involvement where appropriate
• to establish and maintain positive working relationships with parents/carers in a way that supports young people's learning and development and values parental involvement where appropriate
• to carry out a live fire alarm test once a week and record it in the fire log book
• central to our work is the need to provide a high level of nurturing which ensures all the basic needs of the young person are met to the highest standard
• to be flexible within working practices of the home e.g. To help, where needed, including undertaking domestic tasks within the home, which will include preparation of meals, cleaning, shopping etc
• to attend staff meetings / supervision for 1½ hours on a weekly basis when you have not been on waking-night duty the previous night
• to participate in training as required
• to record any disturbance throughout the night and hand this over to the sleeping-in staff or the senior on shift
• to fill in the Daily Register and Fridge/Freezer record books
• this includes providing a home that has a warm and friendly atmosphere where great emphasis is placed on building supportive relationships and positive attachments
• to set out breakfast table for the morning, promote healthy eating, and to clear away after breakfast

Requirements

• hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
• you must be able to challenge unacceptable behaviour, provide firm boundaries and provide care which meets the needs of the individual
• must be able to work as part of a team
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• the ideal candidate would have previous experience of working with teenage boys or challenging behaviour and have a willingness to further develop their skills
• to follow delegated tasks and handovers
• you must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Due to the rural location of our services public transport would not be a viable option
• hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent – or be willing to work towards a required qualification
• be able to maintain policies and procedures
• hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent- or be willing to work towards a required qualification
• hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent - or be willing to work towards a required qualification
• can communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• you would need to be willing to engage the young people in a wide range of activities and support them through their time at Apple Orchard; guiding them towards Independence and Adulthood
• you will need to be flexible with your working hours and be able to work a mixture of days, evenings and weekends. This role requires shift work although you will have every other weekend off
• have the ability to engage and listen

Trade

• community & Social Service
• personal Care & Home Health
• medical Information
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• childcare
• Community & Social Service
• Personal Care & Home Health
• Medical Information
• Childcare

Earnings for position residential childcare worker

Responsibility

• we are looking for experienced Residential Children's Services Deputy Manager for our 8 bed home in Bramley
• to promote the welfare of the children as defined in the Children Act 1989
• organise and implement the young people’s holiday
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• organise and implement the young people's holiday
• to run / chair the young people’s meetings
• to run / chair the young people's meetings
• to work 40 hours a week plus one sleep-in. In times of illness or crisis you may be asked to cover more shifts
• when sleeping-in you will be required to take over the petty cash and will be accountable for any discrepancies in relation to any transactions that you have made. Keyworkers will do the same for clothing and toiletries money for their key boy
• to ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures within Apple Orchard
• to attend staff meetings / supervision for 1½ hours on a weekly basis even when not on shift. To attend Seniors meeting monthly
• to ensure that communication between staff is promoted and individuals are given the opportunity to express their opinions
• to offer guidance and support to staff while on shift, particularly when dealing with incidents
• to participate in training as required, and to contribute to your own professional development by keeping up to date of national developments in childcare policies and practice
• to ensure that positive and negative feedback is given constructively to promote a professional approach to work
• you may be called at home if a problem arises to give advice over the phone. In an emergency you may be called to come in
• to make sure that young people and staff are kept safe and secure whilst out among the public
• rotas – staffing levels, ensure adequate cover when off shift
• rotas - staffing levels, ensure adequate cover when off shift
• to inform the Manager as soon as is reasonably possible in matters of dispute
• to remain on shift throughout its duration, making sure that there enough staff on the following shift to take over

Requirements

• knowledge and experience of implementing the Quality Care Standards for Children’s Homes
• knowledge and experience of implementing the Quality Care Standards for Children's Homes
• experience of carrying out administrative duties such as filing, recording, rota preparation and report writing for Children’s Homes
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• experience of carrying out administrative duties such as filing, recording, rota preparation and report writing for Children's Homes
• at least one years’ experience in supervising and managing professional staff
• at least one years' experience in supervising and managing professional staff
• professional qualification at Level 3/4 ‘Working with Children and Young People’
• professional qualification at Level 3/4 'Working with Children and Young People'
• A willingness and desire to pursue further training
• up-to-date Safeguarding and/or Recruitment Training

Earnings for position deputy manager

Responsibility

• to plan and prepare activities that meet the young people's needs and stimulates their learning and integration within the home
• to plan and prepare activities that meet the young people’s needs and stimulates their learning and integration within the home
• to support and lead all Residential Support Workers ensuring all staff comply with policies, procedures and risk assessments
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• to observe and assess young people's progress and keep accurate records of their achievements, behaviour and important events in their lives
• to observe and assess young people’s progress and keep accurate records of their achievements, behaviour and important events in their lives
• role: Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker
• to produce and keep up to date a life book for any young person for whom you have key working responsibilities
• this includes positive reinforcement strategies such as reward charts and free time
• to work with local authorities/ placing authorities to ensure the care the young people receive is outstanding
• to undertake a lead role in ensuring the care and welfare of each child in the home. As well as ensuring their individual developmental needs as well as enabling them to reach their full potential
• £14.39ph / £31,555.04
• keep well-informed of legislation, guidelines, policies to ensure the Children's Act, Children's homes regulations and the national minimum standards are met at all times. To be aware of all Ofsted guidance and information in regard to the home
• location: Bramley, Surrey
• keep well-informed of legislation, guidelines, policies to ensure the Children’s Act, Children’s homes regulations and the national minimum standards are met at all times. To be aware of all Ofsted guidance and information in regard to the home
• apple Orchard has four homes in Surrey and West Sussex. Each home is set in a rural location and offers a comfortable homely environment for young males aged 13-18 years
• contract: Full Time - 40 hours per week
• we aim to help young people to develop insight into their experiences in order that they can move on from their often damaged traumatic past
• we support them as they take steps to make sense of their lives by providing clear and safe boundaries and achievable goals
• central to our work is the need to provide a high level of nurturing which ensures all the basic needs of the young person are met to the highest standard
• to establish and maintain positive working relationships with parents/carers in a way that supports young people's learning and development and values parental involvement where appropriate
• to establish and maintain positive working relationships with parents/carers in a way that supports young people’s learning and development and values parental involvement where appropriate
• this includes providing a home that has a warm and friendly atmosphere where great emphasis is placed on building supportive relationships and positive attachments
• to be flexible within working practices of the home e.g. to help, where needed, including undertaking domestic tasks within the home, which will include preparation of meals, cleaning, shopping etc

Requirements

• the ideal candidate would have previous experience of working with teenage boys and have a willingness to further develop their skills
• hold Level 3 diploma in Care/ Young People
• you must be able to challenge unacceptable behaviour, provide firm boundaries and provide care which meets the needs of the individual
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• must be able to work as part of a team
• the ideal candidate would have previous experience of working with teenage boys or challenging behaviour and have a willingness to further develop their skills
• to follow delegated tasks and handovers
• you must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Due to the rural location of our services public transport would not be a viable option
• hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent - or be willing to work towards a required qualification
• be able to maintain policies and procedures
• hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent – or be willing to work towards a required qualification
• can communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• you would need to be willing to engage the young people in a wide range of activities and support them through their time at Apple Orchard; guiding them towards Independence and Adulthood
• you will need to be flexible with your working hours and be able to work a mixture of days, evenings and weekends. This role requires shift work although you will have every other weekend off
• have the ability to engage and listen

Earnings for position senior residential support worker