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WROTTESLEY CARE is looking for employees for positions:
senior support worker
senior support worker
Requirements
QCF level 3 or above
working knowledge of childcare and child development, developed through working directly with young people
experience of working with young people in a residential care setting
experience of working with young people with emotional & behavioural difficulties
an understanding of current childcare legislation
an understanding of the principles of the Quality Standards
an awareness of group dynamics
an understanding of the social, emotional, educational, cultural, religious and recreational needs of young people
Responsibility
to work with the staff team to build positive and appropriate working relationships with our young people
working under the direction of the manager/ Deputy Manager in actively contributing to the provision of quality care, within which the health, welfare, education and development of young people is promoted and to promote a coherent ethos of care consistent with the overall culture of the Homes statement of purpose
contribute to the writing of the care plan, implementing and monitoring progress
to contribute towards the maintenance of a positive, safe and homely environment, including the promotion of a warm and accepting atmosphere, where the safety and care of young people is paramount
working with the manager and deputy manager to ensure proper and appropriate nurturing for all young people with particular attention to the provision of primary care in matters of food, health, clothing and environment
in conjunction with the manager and deputy manager, work proactively with and direct the team within the daily routine and agreed structures of the house, to include for example day to day parenting responsibilities, undertaking daily household responsibilities such as domestic chores, cooking, shopping, taking young people to appointments/meetings, planning out the day and participation in activities with the young people and supporting in homework
consistently act in accordance with company Behaviour Management policy and ensure appropriate recording of incidents
to work in partnership with parents, social workers, agencies and other professionals linked to the young person’s care plan to effectively fulfil the responsibility of parenting the young people, ensuring the maintenance of family contact where appropriate