Residential Child Care Officer

Care, support and inspire every step of the way.

What you will get to do:

• Support children and young people with disabilities with all aspects of their day-to-day care and individual needs.
• Help deliver a high-quality short break service, including supporting young people to participate in leisure activities, social opportunities and community outings.
• Work in line with risk assessments and risk management plans to promote safety and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate records and complete administrative tasks in line with service requirements and regulatory standards.
• Work in accordance with safeguarding procedures, Children's Home policies, regulations, quality standards and OFSTED requirements.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people, their families, colleagues, community groups and partner agencies.
• Liaise effectively with families and professionals to ensure the best outcomes for young people.
• Support young people in a positive, respectful and empowering way that promotes achievement, independence and wellbeing.
• Administer medication following appropriate training and procedures.
• Work in a way that promotes equality, diversity and inclusion for all young people and families.
• Participate in training, team meetings and professional development opportunities, including First Aid, Food Safety and PRICE training
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection requirements.
• Following completion of the Level 3 Diploma, take on additional responsibilities including leading shifts, contributing to risk assessments and acting as a Key Worker.
• Prepare and review care plans, contribute to assessments, attend reviews and meetings, and provide written and verbal reports to support decision-making.

Where compassion, commitment and teamwork change lives.

What you will bring (Essential Criteria):

• A recognised qualification in residential childcare, including NVQ Level 3 Caring for Children and Young People, Level 3/4 Diploma for Children and Young People's Workforce (or equivalent), or a commitment to work towards the required Level 4 qualification within 18-24 months of appointment.
• Knowledge of current childcare legislation, safeguarding, child protection and the regulatory framework for children's residential services.
• Understanding of the needs of children and young people with disabilities and a passion for helping them achieve positive outcomes.
• Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues, families, social workers and partner agencies, including supporting children and young people whose behaviour may challenge.
• Strong communication, literacy, numeracy and IT skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records, reports and care documentation.
• The ability to build positive relationships, work flexibly, take responsibility and contribute effectively to a supportive team environment.
• A current driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role, together with the ability to meet the age requirements for working in a children's home. Applicants must be at least 21 years old in line with Children's Homes National Minimum Standards and be at least four years older than the oldest child accommodated.

As this is a 24 hour service, 7 days per week, in addition to a very competitive salary of £33,119 - £40,444 you will also be entitled to an additional payments for working evenings and early mornings and you will receive two increments for weekend working of which you will work a minimum of 10% of your hours.

If succcessful you will have to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure