Children's Residential Worker (Days or Nights)
BRC
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£27,000- £31,500
Vale of Glamorgan
BRC are recruiting on behalf of a well-established children's residential care provider in the Vale of Glamorgan for Registered Children's Home Workers, with both Days and Waking Nights positions available on a permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people working within a registered children's home
About the Roles
Days
- Supporting young people to build positive relationships with family, external agencies and the wider community
- Key-working responsibilities using a child-centred, kind and empathic approach
- Recording and evidencing key work activity in line with regulatory requirements
- Supporting the management team with risk, safeguarding and compliance
- Awake throughout the night shift, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people and responding to their needs
- Following individual care and support plans, including any nighttime observation requirements
- Safe storage/administration of medication in line with policy and legislation
- Completing health and safety checks and handover notes, and supporting a smooth handover between shifts
What's on Offer
- Permanent position (Days: full-time hours; Waking Nights: 35 hours per week)
- Competitive salary Days up to £31,500, Waking Nights up to £27,500 per annum depending on experience and qualification
- Ongoing training and genuine career progression opportunities
What We're Looking For
- Current registration (or willingness to register) with Social Care Wales
- QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People), or working towards
- Experience working within safeguarding frameworks and understanding the impact of trauma on children and young people
- A full UK driving licence
- Applicants must be aged 22+ (exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1)
- Enhanced DBS check required
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