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SAFE HAVEN HOMES is looking for employees for positions:
residential childcare worker
residential childcare worker
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Education
GCSE or equivalent
Responsibility
build positive relationships with the children, establishing trust and promoting a sense of belonging and security
create a nurturing and stimulating environment, organising and facilitating age-appropriate activities, outings, and recreational opportunities
support children in their daily routines, including meals, personal hygiene, schoolwork, and leisure activities, encouraging independence and life skills development
observe and document significant information, incidents, and progress in written reports and contribute to the overall assessment and evaluation process
collaborate with colleagues, therapists, and external professionals to provide comprehensive care, ensuring effective communication and coordination of support services
provide day-to-day care and support to children and young people in a residential setting, ensuring their safety, well-being, and physical and emotional needs are met
promote and maintain a safe and secure environment, implementing safeguarding procedures, risk assessments, and health and safety guidelines
support children in developing positive social skills, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution techniques, providing guidance and role modelling appropriate behaviour
Requirements
QCF 3
completion / working towards completion of QCF level 3 within the regulatory 2 year requirement
prior experience working with children and young people, preferably in a residential care or childcare setting
sound understanding of child development principles, attachment theory, and trauma-informed care approaches
ability to engage with children from diverse backgrounds, demonstrating empathy, patience, and resilience
strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish positive relationships with children, colleagues, and external professionals
flexibility and adaptability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required in a residential care setting
basic knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and safeguarding procedures related to residential childcare
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