| To join a team of residential care staff ensuring that safe and appropriate care practises are maintained at all times. To support the staff team in all aspects of the establishments operation. To maintain positive childcare practice, in keeping with the aims and objectives of the establishment.To provide safe, warm and supportive environment to our Young People To maintain a regular system of recording in connection with each young personTo be involved in the implementation of care plans To assist in the provision of reports when required. To attend Review and planning meetings when required To promote and maintain high standards of cleanliness. To participate in the general activities of the establishment and to use any personal skills you may have to maximise opportunity for each resident. To make outside contacts both individually and through various activities developed within and outside of the establishment.To undertake delegated household duties as required To undertake regular supervision sessions as required. To attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.To accept responsibility for such monies as may be required in the carrying out of your duties. To undertake sleeping in duties as required.To comply with the policies, procedures and practise of the establishment.To respond to emergencies which may arise within the establishment? To be available to cover, staff shortfalls and/or operational deficiencies. To provide a positive role model for colleagues and to Young People To deal with telephone enquiries and undertake administrative duties as required e.g. (log books, Daily information sheets, accident book, incident forms, population returns etc.)To maintain case file records, including details of assessment plans, decisions, visits and the implementation and evaluation of action with regard to the care plan Any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the manager To play a key role in ensuring that young people receive safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led support that meets their individual needs and helps them achieve positive outcomes. |
| Service Delivery: To foster and encourage, wherever appropriate contact between Young People and their families. To maintain good liaison and co-operate with external agencies e.g. Field social workers, consultant staff and others concerned with the welfare of the individual residents.To develop a responsible attitude with Young People with regard to the fabric, furnishings, equipment, supplies and services in/or to the establishment.To support Young People in all domestic aspects regarding their personal space and the communal area’s of the unit. .To demonstrate both sensitivity and appropriate assertiveness, whilst working in a pressured environment with groups of diverse Young People and staff.To carry out the duties of the post in a mature and responsible manner, seeking and receiving support as necessary. To physically intervene if a Young People behaviour is dangerous to others or themselves, in accordance with the procedural guidance of the establishment and relevant legislation.To participate in the construction and implementation of care plans on individual young persons resident.To attend Reviews, case conferences and planning meetings etc. when required.To act as a special worker for the Young People and providing specific youngsters with regular key work sessions. |
