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Residential Childcare Support Worker

Contract: Full Time, permanent

36 with sleep in shifts

Salary after probation: 80 with sleep in shifts

Specific Hours : Approx 40 hours per week - shift pattern

Apple Orchard have five 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. 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 aim to help young people to develop insight into their experiences in order that they can move on from their often damaged traumatic past. 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 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 plan and prepare activities that meet the young people's needs and stimulates their learning and integration within the home.

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.

To observe and assess young people's progress and keep accurate records of their achievements, behaviour and important events in their lives. To work with local authorities/ placing authorities to ensure the care the young people receive is outstanding

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 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 keep clear and legible records regarding the young people. The ideal candidate would have previous experience of working with teenage boys or challenging behaviour and have a willingness to further develop their skills.

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

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; 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

You must be able to challenge unacceptable behaviour, provide firm boundaries and provide care which meets the needs of the individual

Be able to maintain policies and procedures

Can communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Company pension

  • £35 per sleep in (one per week x 48 weeks)
  • Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme
  • Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision
  • Promotion opportunities
  • Fully funded training for your recognised qualifications

If you feel that you could use your skills to support this work through creating a caring and stimulating environment allowing for a range of opportunities and life experiences for the young people, then we want to hear from you.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position

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Candidates Who Have Passed Graduate or its Equivalent from a Recognized Board or University Are Eligible For this recruitment. Kindly check the Official Notification for more qualification details. Notification Link Is Given Below.

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  • Qualification certificate with mark sheets.
  • Passport size photographs.
  • Signature.

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