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Residential Childcare Officer
Job Posted: 7 hours ago
Salary: £ 20,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chelmsford
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Residential Childcare Officer
Shift pattern: Mon -Thu 2pm – 10.15pm, Fr: 9am – 2pm
36 hours
Reports to:
Head of Residential/Senior Residential Childcare Officer:
House and School staff, pupils, parents/carers, outside agencies Job Purpose:
To work as a member of the Residential team, in accordance with the House and school’s policies, under the direction of senior staff Principal Accountabilities:
To undertake childcare duties, under the direction of senior staff, ensuring prioritisation of key tasks
To prioritise the safeguarding, wellbeing and social/emotional development of children always
To support the Head of Residential Care in providing a professional, efficient and effective residential support service to the school Residential Childcare Officer
Job Description: Residential Childcare Officer
Duties:
To work under direction with individual children on planned programmes of social, emotional and behavioural development
To be involved as directed in all aspects of the residential’s recreational and social programme
To participate in the general supervision of children, ensure that they adhere to acceptable standards of behaviour, personal hygiene, tidiness and dress
To participate in the implementation of an agreed pattern of sensitive, effective care and supervision, to provide the children with a secure, safe and stimulating environment conducive to physical, emotional, educational and social development, so children enjoy a calm and relaxed group living experience
Exercising fair, safe and effective supervision of children, from the end of school, through the afternoon and evenings’ planned activities, to include mealtimes and bedtime routines
To respond appropriately to the material, physical and emotional needs of children
To support children with activities and appointments, for example community groups, shopping trips, college/training opportunities etc. as required
To assist in supporting children with aspects of their formal learning where required
To administer any prescribed medication in accordance with directions of a GP/nurse or other authorised member of school staff
To attend, as required, meetings about individual children and/or matters affecting the general running of the residential House and school
To observe, advise and report on children, as required
To keep individual child records, as required
To undertake driving duties, as required
To utilise a variety of communication methods, reflecting individual communication styles of children
To be responsible for children in a ‘key worker’ capacity ensuring all relevant information is updated and correct
To respond to any emergency that arises, e.g. casualty visits, absconders
To participate in staff Training days (INSET days), undertake a Level 3 qualification within three months of commencing the role, attend and participate in regular team meetings, external courses as may be required by the needs of the post and as identified by the Head of Residential Care (safeguarding, SCERTS, safety intervention)
To participate in regular planned supervision with the Head of Residential Care
To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required, having regard to the purpose and grade of the post
General Duties
Establish constructive relationships and be supportive of, and sensitive to, the needs of colleagues, children and the wider school community
Encourage interaction and teamwork within the House, school and the Trust; attend relevant House/school meetings, as required, share ideas and new initiatives
Respect confidentiality
Actively engage in relevant training opportunities, taking responsibility for own professional development
Participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager/Head of Residential Care
Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the House, school and Trust
Comply with all House, School and Trust policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and those relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health & safety, confidentiality and data protection, reporting concerns to an appropriate person.
Do not forget TLTP’s Refer and Earn scheme. For every person you recommend that we place and meets our terms and conditions you will receive a referral bonus.
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