Children's Residential Childcare Worker (Level 3) - ref. h307103

leoliad gwaith: Bwthyn Y Ddol Assessment Centre, Colwyn Bay

Ym Mwthyn y Ddôl, credwn ei bod yn fraint fawr cael bod yn rhan o fywyd plentyn. Mae ein Gweithwyr Gofal Plant Preswyl yn gwneud mwy na gweld plant unwaith yr wythnos yn unig; maent yn darparu cefnogaeth a gofal cyson am 24 awr y dydd, 7 niwrnod yr wythnos, gan gynorthwyo plant i fyw bywyd pob dydd a deall y byd o’u cwmpas.

Yr ydym yn chwilio am Weithwyr Gofal Plant Preswyl ymroddgar i ymuno â’n tîm, i gynnig gwasanaethau preswyl cynhwysfawr i blant a phobl ifanc. Eich rôl fydd sicrhau bod eu hanghenion corfforol, cymdeithasol ac emosiynol yn cael eu diwallu, gan feithrin eu datblygiad cyfannol a’u gwytnwch.

• Diogelu a hybu lles plant.
• Sefydlu strwythur, ffiniau a threfn, cefnogi pobl ifanc gyda’u haddysg a gweithgareddau dyddiol.
• Creu amgylchedd cynnes, caredig a chyfeillgar i blant diamddiffyn.
• Cyflawni dyletswyddau cysgu i mewn a gweithio oriau anghymdeithasol, gan gynnwys gwasanaeth effro drwy’r nos yn achlysurol.
• Arwain a mentora cydweithwyr, gan sicrhau tryloywder a gonestrwydd ym mhob gweithred.

• Natur gyfeillgar, ddibynadwy a chefnogol, gydag agwedd gadarnhaol at fywyd.
• Gallu datblygu perthnasoedd cadarnhaol ac adeiladol gyda’r plant yr ydych yn eu cefnogi.
• Profiad o gefnogi teuluoedd, gan ein bod yn defnyddio dull cyfannol yn ein harferion.
• Isafswm o ddwy flynedd o brofiad uniongyrchol yn gweithio gyda phlant a phobl ifanc mewn gofal preswyl (yn ddymunol, ond nid yn angenrheidiol).
• Lefel 3 mewn Ymarfer Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol Plant a Phobl Ifanc (neu gyfwerth).
• Safon dda o addysg, gyda Graddau C TGAU neu Lefel 2 FfCCh mewn Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol / Ymarfer Cymdeithasol (neu gyfwerth).

• Cyfle i wneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol ym mywydau plant a’u teuluoedd.
• Amgylchedd cefnogol a diogel lle caiff lleisiau plant eu clywed, ac y canolbwyntir ar eu hanghenion unigol.
• Ymrwymiad i gefnogi plant a theuluoedd i ailuno ac aros gyda’i gilydd.
• Goruchwyliaeth reolaidd, hyfforddiant priodol ac adolygiadau datblygiad perfformiad blynyddol.

• Gallu gwella a thrafod perthnasoedd gyda phlant, gan gynnal disgwyliadau cadarn ond gofalgar.
• Dealltwriaeth o arferion gofal plant preswyl ac arwyddion / symptomau camdriniaeth.
• Gallu ymdrin â sefyllfaoedd anodd a difrifol gyda strategaethau arloesol.
• Parodrwydd i ymgysylltu â’r model gofal therapiwtig i ddiwallu anghenion plant a phobl ifanc.

Work base: Bwthyn Y Ddol Assessment Centre, Colwyn Bay

At Bwthyn y Ddôl, we believe in the profound privilege of sharing the life space of children. Our Residential Childcare Workers do more than just see children once a week; they provide unwavering support and care 24/7, helping children navigate their daily lives and understand the world around them.

We are seeking dedicated Residential Childcare Workers to join our team, offering comprehensive residential services to children and young people. Your role will be to ensure their physical, social, and emotional needs are met, fostering their holistic development and resilience.

• Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
• Establish structure, boundaries, and routines, supporting young people with their education and daily activities.
• Create a warm, kind, and friendly environment for vulnerable children.
• Undertake sleep-in duties and work unsociable hours, including occasional waking nights.
• Lead and mentor colleagues, ensuring transparency and openness in all actions.

• A friendly, trustworthy, and supportive nature with a positive outlook on life.
• Ability to build positive and constructive relationships with the children you support.
• Experience in supporting families, as we take a holistic approach to our practice.
• A minimum of two years of direct experience working with children and young people in residential care (preferred but not required).
• Level 3 in Health and Social Care Practice Children and Young People (or equivalent).
• A good standard of education, with GCSEs at Grade C level or a QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care/Social Practice (or equivalent).

• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and their families.
• A supportive and safe environment where children's voices are heard and centred on their individual needs.
• Commitment to supporting children and families to reunify and remain together.
• Regular supervision, appropriate training, and annual performance development reviews.

• Ability to repair and discuss relationships with children, holding firm yet nurturing expectations.
• Understanding of residential childcare practices and the signs/symptoms of abuse.
• Ability to handle difficult encounters and critical situations with innovative strategies.
• Willingness to engage with the therapeutic model of care to meet the needs of children and young people.