Residential Care Worker / Relief Residential Care Worker

Job Title: Residential Care Worker

Location: Wigan

Salary: Point 14-17, £9.00 – £9.62 per hour, plus Night-Time Allowance (sleep in payment) @ £62.50

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

The Role: To ensure children & young people ‘looked after by ‘Inspire Children’s services are provided with the highest possible quality of care to assist them to reach their fullest potential.

The Company:

The welfare of any young person or other service user is paramount.

We contribute to young people’s and service users support, learning, development and safeguarding and this is reflected in every aspect of our practice and service provision;

Our team will work with parents and families who are partners in the care, learning, development and safeguarding of their children recognising they are often the young person’s first and most enduring carers and educators.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

1. Take responsibility for the basic care of children – assisting and ensuring good personal care, health care, education and recreational activities.
2. Proactively support the young person’s care plan – and taking active responsibility to promote their Health, Education, Independence, Social, Emotional and Personal Well Being.
3. Work at any Inspire Children’s Services establishment or designated workplace according to direction from Senior Staff.
4. Always put the needs of children first, treating them with dignity and respect.
5. Be committed to Inspire Children’s Services ‘Culture of Awareness’ Policy and actively promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people by reporting any concerns which might compromise the child / young person’s safety.
6. Contribute to and create a warm, caring and nurturing environment.
7. Ensure high standards of professional conduct at all times.
8. Take responsibility for children’s diet ensuring good nutrition and balanced meals.
9. Take responsibility for children’s health and well-being – ensuring regular GP and hospital visits, administering and appropriate recording of medication, dental and optical checks and other medical needs as necessary.
10. Promote contact with the child’s birth family and others through supervising and / or transporting children to contact in conjunction with the child’s care plan.
11. Utilise own transport (car driver) in order to transport/support young people to and from family contact, school, health appointments etc.
12. Ensure the home is clean, hygienic and tidy at all times.
13. Ensure all bedding and children’s clothing are always clean, ironed and prepared for use.
14. Ensure the health & safety of children and others through regular monitoring of potential hazard and risks and report these to the manager as necessary.
15. Take an active part in promoting the child’s involvement through youth, leisure, social and recreational activities within the local area.
16. Ensure that any specific additional needs of the children – physical, emotional or medical – are addressed through providing support in accordance with individual care plans
17. Ensure that the child’s individual cultural and religious needs are promoted and respected.
18. Ensure relevant information concerning each child is accurately recorded and maintained in accordance with organizational policy and aims.
19. Prepare and write reports in accordance with the child’s needs and organizational requirements.
20. Attend LAC, education and other meetings concerning the child in accordance with their care plan.
21. Prepare for and attend Supervision Sessions – both individual and group sessions and also take a proactive part in self-development and learning.
22. Attend all Team Meetings, Briefings and familiarise yourself with memorandums and all information related to your duties.
23. Attend training and development sessions in accordance with Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
24. Utilise own transport (car driver) in order to transport/support young people to and from family contact, school, health appointments etc.
25. Ensure professional standards in line with individual and team performance plans.
26. Act as a role model and mentor new staff as required.

The Candidate:

• Genuine commitment to welfare of Looked After children.
• Committed to anti-oppressive practice
• Honesty, Tolerance, Trust-worthy, Patience, Flexibility.
• Interest in the development of other workers
• Good Literacy / Numeracy Skills
• Understanding and knowledge of the Children Act 1989/2004 and Every Child Matters
• Good Communication skills
• Ability to relate to other staff, children and young people
• Good IT skills.

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Senior Care Assistant, Team Leader, Care Work Assistant, Resident Care Assistant, Resident Care Worker, Elderly Care Worker, Elderly Care Assistant, Elderly Support Worker, Elderly Care, Support Assistant, Enabler, Healthcare Assistant may also be considered for this role.