Bank Residential Childcare Worker

Pebbles Care are recruiting for a Full Time/ Part Time Residential Support Worker - Bank Position to join our team in Barnsley and support young people aged 8 - 18. PVG/DBS Paid for, free meals in line with home, fully funded level 3 SVQ Bank Work Shifts will be as and when required. Pebbles Care Ltd offers short, medium and long term residential placements to young people between the ages of 8 - 18, who have experienced family / foster care breakdown, emotional / behavioural difficulties or other such significant interruptions in their lives. We provide fun, educational and stimulating care in small family style homes which have been specifically designed so that each young person feels safe and comfortable in their surroundings. Childcare Officer Role purpose The primary function of the Childcare Officer is to ensure all our young people are in receipt of high quality care as set out in the Quality Standards and Children’s Homes Regulations. To support them throughout their daily routines, advocate on their behalf, and encourage them to achieve their full potential in all areas of their lives. Pebbles Care is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people in our care. All our staff have a key role and responsibility to ensure Safeguarding is of paramount importance. Key Duties and Responsibilities Ensure good timekeeping and attendance and have flexibility to work a varied shift pattern as directed by the Home Manager. Work as part of a team and take guidance from the Shift Leader Ensure confidentiality at all times Participate in supervision, personal development plans, and attend all mandatory training along with completion of the Level 3 SVQ and register with the SSSC within 6 months Ensure all aspects of the daily paperwork are completed within a timely manner and any information that requires reporting to your direct line management is done Ensure you are familiar, and remain updated with all company policies and procedures, relevant legislation, and individual young people’s documentation. Maintain a safe and clean environment in the home and fulfil all domestic duties. Support our young people with their daily routines Transport to, and participate in activities with our young people Encourage engagement and enjoyment in their chosen hobbies and interests. Transport to appointments and family contact both locally, and any location in the UK, and supervise when necessary. Transport to School/College which may involve supervision during School/College hours. Or, if our young people are not in School/College, prepare and support them for home tuition. Take responsibility as a Key Worker for an allocated young person and provide positive role modelling, encouraging them to have healthy relationships and enabling them to build trust. Follow each Individual Behaviour and Risk Management Plan to safeguard our young people and encourage them to behave in a socially acceptable manner. Skills Required Resilience Flexibility Good Teamplayer Ability to build positive relationships Excellent Communication skills Sense of humour Good level of physical fitness Clean Driving (manual) licence Non-judgemental and empathetic approach Committed to improving the lives of young people