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Support Worker (Childrens Care)

15ten15
Posted 10 months ago
Location

ORMSKIRK, L40

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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Role and Function:

Assist the management staff in giving the highest standard of care possible to all the children within the Courtyard Care Ltd

Communication:

  • Complete clearly written, accurate, contemporaneous record of involvement with children and their families.
  • To participate in play and stimulation activities in line with individual plans.
  • Report any unusual occurrence in the childs condition or behaviour to the shift leader or where relevant the on-call person.
  • Answer the telephone and act in a polite, professional manner.
  • Take clear concise messages for the Manager and ensure they are passed on in a timely manner.
  • Ensure daily log/diary is adhere to and completed.
  • Take part in daily/shift handover.
  • To work as a team member in evaluating ongoing individual work with the children, forming plans, risk assessments and monitoring the outcomes.
  • To be aware of the health, emotional, psychological, and social needs of the children and their families.
  • To demonstrate empathy and sensitivity to others that is non-judgemental and shows respect for their beliefs, values and culture and the impact of any related complex needs.
  • Adhere to Intensive Interaction policy and procedure where necessary.
  • Refer to memo file daily
  • Take responsibility to keep up to date with all relevant plans for children and young people and to read over files when returning from any absences
  • Refer to key-worker communication section, or document in it and to pass messages on to keyworker on a daily basis
  • To attend ALL staff meetings and any extra responsibility meetings relevant to your post holder role.
  • Work collaboratively only under clear instruction from the management team with other service providers within work environments that do not fall under the management of Courtyard Care Ltd.
  • Use appropriate methods and language to communicate in a succinct and clear manner, to listen and take account of others views and needs. Show understanding and use logic to communicate.
  • Implement and use appropriate methods of communication to provide consistency, structure and predictability encouraging positive engagement with all children/young people.

Legal and Ethic: Legal and Ethic:

  • To know the importance of parental involvement in decision making and the legal requirements regarding parental consent.
  • Have knowledge of the rights of the child in conjunction with Childrens Regulations and Quality Standards, Every Child Matters, and the importance of giving them information according to their level of understanding.
  • To be personally responsible in demonstrating your awareness of the relevant legislation within childcare in particular Childrens Regulations, Childrens Home Quality Standards and all other Policies, Procedures and Guidelines for Courtyard Care Ltd.
  • Have a clear understanding of the role and function of OFSTED.
  • Ensure the provision of the service adheres to the statement of purpose and all relevant legislation.
  • To hold the company values and have pride in your work, acting as an ambassador for Courtyard Care Ltd at all times.
  • To have an up to date understanding of Safeguarding Children Procedure and Looked after Children Procedure.
  • Ensure documentation is up to date and completed daily, adhering to code of practice.

Training:

  • Attend all relevant courses, in-service training days and statutory annual updates in line with Courtyard Care Ltd workforce plan

General:

  1. Be responsible for promoting ongoing improvements in the overall successful running of Courtyard Care Ltd. All annual leave will be booked in accordance with Courtyard Care Ltd Policy and accurate records to support the Registered Manager.
  2. Ensure appropriate procedures are in place for evacuating the home in case of a fire and up to date records are in place.
  3. Any sickness should be conducted as per policy and a back to work form must be completed on return to work. Any sickness must be reported to either management or the senior member of staff on shift.
  4. Work as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team creating positive working relationships.
  5. All staff must report on duty at commencement time of shift, any lateness must be documented on the rota by senior member of staff or management and in the daily log.
  6. At work overcome difficulties, setbacks, and pressure to get things done, understanding the impact of complex needs and associated conditions, to recognise and encourage commitment in others.
  7. Support children/young people with the implementation of their day-to-day routines, programmes and activities providing personal care when required respecting dignity, privacy, and rights as far as possible.
  8. You are expected to report on duty at commencement time of shift, any lateness must be reported to management and documented on the rota and in the daily log.
  9. Any sickness should be conducted as per policy and a back to work form must be completed on return to work. Any sickness of staff must be monitored and dealt with in line with company policy.
  10. At work overcome difficulties, setbacks, and pressures to get things done, understanding the impact complex needs of the children / young people,
  11. Support children/young people with complex need to experience life opportunities which promote the growth of individuals to their maximum potential.

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