Job summary
Permanent
Full Time 37 hours per week
Location: Tiverton
Do you have the right values to make a difference to a child's long-term future and positive outcomes? If you are dynamic, resilient, and dedicated, our children would really benefit from your support. We are currently recruiting to our homes across Devon.
In our roles we have the privilege of supporting children with complex needs, and with this comes huge celebration but also at times a considerable challenge.
To become a successful member of our service we ask that people are resilient, reflective and understand that sometimes the responsibilities in the role can be challenging.
Very often our busiest times are during school holidays therefore we ask that staff do not take more than 2 weeks annual leave during this time, we also have strict number on how many staff can have time off at any one time.
It is important to understand that you will need to work shift patterns, this will include late nights, early mornings and staying overnight to support the needs of individual children.
As a service we encourage all our staff to take part in frequent training, this will include courses at different levels as well as additional training courses as and when required. All our staff must hold a full driving licence.
Please note:
- The ability to drive with access to your own vehicle, a valid UK driving licence and business insurance is essential to the role.
- Wecannotoffer Visa sponsorship for this post.
Main duties of the job
The role includes:
- Supporting children and young people achieve their personal wishes and goals.
- Assisting with daily tasks and life skills.
- Striving for aspirational outcomes for the children.
- Creating a fun and positive atmosphere.
- Organising and taking part in activities.
- Being proactive and innovative in seeking new methods to engage.
Personal qualities:
- Ability to engage and build positive relationships with children and young people.
- Remaining calm in challenging situations.
- Able to implement boundaries.
- Able to adapt and respond quickly.
This is an enjoyable and rewarding position for someone who is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and their families.
We work on a 3 shift per 24 hours basis (AM/PM/Nights or Sleep Ins) and our homes are open up to 365 days a year.07:00 to 14.4514.30 to 22:00Sleeps from 22.00 to 07.00If you are successful at interview and decide to join our service, it is important to remember that we are more than just a job.
About us
Working within our Childrens Homes is one of the most rewarding career choices you will make. If you have the drive and dedication, then you will enjoy an exciting and rewarding career with us.
Our Childrens Homes are registered with Ofsted and provide support for children and young people with complex needs, ensuring their individual care plans and needs are met. The ethos of the service is to provide children with a home-from-home experience, enhance and promote their experiences and independence.
You will also help to prepare them for the next stages of their life.
Pay and enhancements:37 hours per week, plus enhancements (up to £4,000 per year)
- Start rate is £13.90 per hour, rising to £14.82 per hour.
- Overnight rate is £18.53 per hour, rising to £19.76 per hour.
- Saturday rate is £20.85 per hour, rising to £22.23 per hour.
- Sunday and bank holiday rate is £27.80 per hour, rising to £29.64 per hour
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
The ethos of the services is to provide a home for children with complex needs in line withindividual needs and care plans. To work with the children to enhance and promote the lifeexperiences and independence skills of the young people.
This work will take place in a Childrens Home based in Devon and will include supporting theyoung person in accessing local facilities. We will be open 52 weeks a year and provide aservice in a flexible way based on the needs of the individual young people.
To involve children and families in the day to day running of the service, providing children andyoung people with the opportunity to express their views in an age appropriate way, to havetheir opinions listened to and to be able to influence the shaping of services.
Main duties and responsibilities:
The post holder will support the young person and will be responsible for the care, includingsupport and supervision of the young person during their time in the Home in line with theirindividual profiles and risk assessments. This could include any property or equipment used oraccessed.
The post holder will have a person-centred approach when working with the young people onset aims and targets as detailed in their care plans. This post will involve working with youngpeople whose behaviour at times may be challenging and supporting them with their complex needs on a regular basis.
Provide care for young people in accordance with the Childrens Homes policies andprocedures and assisting them with day-to-day activities.
Provide a safe environment for the young people, including the community to develop their skills and understanding.
Compliance with Safeguarding policies and procedures
Delegation to plan activities to build the confidence and self-esteem of individual youngpeople.
Maintaining each young person's personal file, completing reports and keeping records.
Administer first aid as necessary.
Keeping the Childrens Home clean, tidy and safe.
Preparing meals with young people.
Working as part of a team and attending staff meetings.
The above outlines the duties relating to this post including the level of responsibilities involved.
It is not a comprehensive or exclusive list and may vary from time to time but will not changethe general character of the job or the level of responsibility involved.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
The ethos of the services is to provide a home for children with complex needs in line withindividual needs and care plans. To work with the children to enhance and promote the lifeexperiences and independence skills of the young people.
This work will take place in a Childrens Home based in Devon and will include supporting theyoung person in accessing local facilities. We will be open 52 weeks a year and provide aservice in a flexible way based on the needs of the individual young people.
To involve children and families in the day to day running of the service, providing children andyoung people with the opportunity to express their views in an age appropriate way, to havetheir opinions listened to and to be able to influence the shaping of services.
Main duties and responsibilities:
The post holder will support the young person and will be responsible for the care, includingsupport and supervision of the young person during their time in the Home in line with theirindividual profiles and risk assessments. This could include any property or equipment used oraccessed.
The post holder will have a person-centred approach when working with the young people onset aims and targets as detailed in their care plans. This post will involve working with youngpeople whose behaviour at times may be challenging and supporting them with their complex needs on a regular basis.
Provide care for young people in accordance with the Childrens Homes policies andprocedures and assisting them with day-to-day activities.
Provide a safe environment for the young people, including the community to develop their skills and understanding.
Compliance with Safeguarding policies and procedures
Delegation to plan activities to build the confidence and self-esteem of individual youngpeople.
Maintaining each young person's personal file, completing reports and keeping records.
Administer first aid as necessary.
Keeping the Childrens Home clean, tidy and safe.
Preparing meals with young people.
Working as part of a team and attending staff meetings.
The above outlines the duties relating to this post including the level of responsibilities involved.
It is not a comprehensive or exclusive list and may vary from time to time but will not changethe general character of the job or the level of responsibility involved.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Numeracy and literacy skills to GCSE level
Desirable
- First Aid Certificate
- Short courses that are relevant to the role i.e. First Aid, Food Hygiene, trauma led practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with young people with complex needs.
- Familiar with person centred planning.
Desirable
- Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Numeracy and literacy skills to GCSE level
Desirable
- First Aid Certificate
- Short courses that are relevant to the role i.e. First Aid, Food Hygiene, trauma led practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with young people with complex needs.
- Familiar with person centred planning.
Desirable
- Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
