Residential Childcare Worker (ASU)

People and Place

Email: andrea.worthington@oldham.gov.uk

Here’s why Oldham is the best place to work:

In Oldham we have the highest aspirations to achieve the best outcomes for our children and families and to sustain them in their communities. We put their needs at the heart of everything we do.

As an RCCW, you will work with young people who are in care, edge of care or children with disability from the age of 5 through to the age of 18. The role works in a multi-disciplinary team and provides support for children & young people in developing their skills to independence.

Here’s the role:

We work with one of the most diverse communities of any local authority in the country and this is reflected within our workforce which we believe is one of our greatest strengths. The life experiences and challenges facing our children and families are incredibly varied and require an inclusive response which recognises the family’s unique strengths and works with them to achieve solutions.

We will develop and reward you for your expertise - that’s why we make sure you have access to a range of support, continual professional development, and training opportunities to continually improve your practice. We also offer a clear career development route based on your skills and experience through our progression pathway.

Key Responsibilities:

• To develop, monitor and review individual risk assessments, homes support plans, care plans and ensure that all actions resulting from them are followed.
• To assist young people in dealing with behavioural, emotional, or other difficulties in line with Policy, Procedure, Supported Accommodation Standards & Regulations.
• Knowledge of safeguarding in a children and young people’s context
• To participate in the professional life of the home and to work as a member of the residential staff team.
• Accurately complete all relevant records and files in accordance with Statutory requirements and home policies
• Participate in training, attend staff meetings, and assist with home functions including administration duties.
• Ensure the compliance of regulation frameworks the home falls within and understand OFSTED.
• To support young people to develop skills and confidence moving on to independent living.

Key Requirements:

• Experience of delivering life skills and/ or participation programmes to young people in a youth work, social care, or health setting.
• At least 1 years’ experience working with children and young people.
• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification). Preferably started or completed or competent with qualifications and able to complete level 3 in residential care.
• Have attention to detail ensuring correct information is recorded in all paperwork, keeping this up to date and organised for the manager’s review.
• Have attention to detail ensuring correct information is recorded in all paperwork, keeping this up to date and organised for the manager’s review.

As part of the control, and guidance to young people resident within the home that is consistent with the Homes Statement of Purpose, Children standards and regulations 2015, Supported Accommodation Regulations 2023, The Leaving Care Act 2000 and Oldham Council Policies and Procedures.

Oldham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS (and a Certificate of Good Conduct where you have lived abroad for 12 months or more in the last 10 years).

If you would like support with this application, an interview or interested in looking at any courses that could help with this position please get in touch with Get Oldham Working - Get Oldham Working registration form - Oldham Council

NB. - Any candidate that meets the criteria of our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme and meets the essential criteria of the role, will be guaranteed the first stage of assessment (whether that is an interview or another assessment, as appropriate).

Our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme supports candidates with disabilities, carers, those who are aged 24 or under and have previously been in or currently in care, and those whose last long term substantive employer was the Armed Forces.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Oldham Council, we are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We aim to develop a culture of respect, where differences are recognised regardless of background. We aim to be an employer of choice by engaging in fair and open recruitment processes and Applications are encouraged from all communities across the borough to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our population.

About Us:

Oldham is committed to developing a Co-operative future; one where citizens, partners and staff work together to improve the borough. Anyone joining the council is coming into an ambitious organisation with big plans. We are working hard to build a brighter future for our borough and we need people from a wide range of backgrounds to continue delivering the best for our communities.

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