Residential Child Care Worker Rochdale

Type: Full time, 37 hours

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in social care/children or working towards this
• Experience working with children in a residential setting
• Knowledge of learning disabilities and supporting children from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Team teach trained (MAPA/PMVA/CONFLICT RESOLUTION)

Responsibilities:

• Ensure a safe environment for children and deescalate any challenging behaviour
• Maintain and foster good relationships with the children
• Assist with moving and handling, and provide personal care if necessary
• To participate in the assessment of each child’s/young person’s needs and regular reviewing individual care plans/programmes.
• To respect and promote the needs of each child/young person arising from his/her racial, cultural and religious background and to attend religious services, cultural festivals where appropriate.
• To ensure the welfare of young people is promoted, that they are protected from abuse and that an appropriate response is made to any allegation or suspicion of abuse or bullying.
• Sleep shifts where necessary, some evenings and weekends required
• To work in accordance with the Authority’s Policy relating to the promotion of Equality and Diversity.

• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of children
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

If you are interested, please submit an updated cv detailing your experience for this role.