Residential Childcare Officer
Residential Childcare Officer
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Job Description
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Cardiff to assist with the appointment of a Residential Childcare Officer to work in a residential care setting.
We have both regular shifts (37 hours per week) and bank shifts available. Please note that we dont offer sponsorship and the worker should be able to work full time without restrictions. We would need 5 years work references checked out before you start the shifts.
Rate of Pay: 13.63 - 17.80 per hour
Summary:
As a Residential Childcare Officer you will play a vital role in providing direct care and support to children and young people aged 6 to 18 in a residential home setting. Working under the guidance of senior staff you will contribute to a safe nurturing and structured environment that promotes well-being personal development and positive outcomes for young people.
Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality care in line with childrens individual needs rights and cultural identity.
- Support children in personal emotional educational and social development.
- Advocate for childrens needs and rights promoting self-advocacy and independence.
- Support educational plans including homework help and attendance at school meetings.
- Adhere to fire safety and health & safety regulations and maintain necessary records.
- Implement care frameworks including Signs of Safety Restorative Approaches and ELSA.
- Promote equal opportunities and comply with corporate policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Registration with Social Care Wales
- NVQ Level 3 in Childrens Care Learning and Development or equivalent
Essentials:
- Experience working with children and young people in a care education or support setting.
- Experience working within a regulated residential childcare environment.
- Knowledge of residential childcare standards safeguarding and regulatory frameworks.
- Familiarity with Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 and other relevant legislation.
- Should have a driving license
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.
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Employment Type
Full Time
