JOB PURPOSE:
To work as a member of an emergency special arrangement team to create
a safe and caring environment which meets the individual needs of the
children who live there. To provide short term placement for
children/young people. Residential Social Care Workers must practice
in accordance with relevant childcare legislation, national standards
and Laragh Family Support Services Policies and Procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To develop appropriate professional relationships with children,
parent/carers and professionals involved in their care.
* To assist in the day-to-day care and supervision of children and
young people within the home including engaging with them in
activities such as housework, maintenance of clothing, cooking and
personal care.
* To assist with the supervision and purchase of clothing for young
people, the care of furnishings and household equipment and undertake
household and domestic duties which are appropriate to the care of
young people.
* To accompany the children and young people, when necessary, to
places of worship; holidays; outings and on other occasions.
* To contribute to the development of the young people, through the
promotion & provision of a healthy life-style.
* To assist in facilitating personal education plans for young
people and ensure that recreational and leisure activities are
organised as required.
* To support the young person’s development in both personal and
social skills.
* To be sensitive to the needs of individual children/young people,
taking account of race, culture, language and religion
* To initiate and maintain appropriate contact with parents/carers,
teachers and other professional staff and agencies acting in the best
interests of the children/young people at all times.
* Establish and maintain contact with the local community and
thereby facilitate the involvement of the young people in outside
activities.
* To contribute to the multi-disciplinary assessment of resident
needs and the development of appropriate care plans to meet such needs
* To contribute to and participate in team meetings and other
meetings as required.
* Contribute to the maintenance of appropriate records particularly
those detailing observations and/or assessment of the children/young
person and those required to comply with statutory requirements and
Laragh Family Support policies and procedures.
* Undertake duties in connection with the proper receipt, recording
and safe keeping of monies and valuables within the home.
* To share relevant information with colleagues and managers e.g. at
changeover, and team meetings.
* To inform line managers of any matters of concern in relation to
the welfare of the children/young people including any concerns
regarding the behaviour or practice of other staff.
* To be aware of Health and Safety at Work requirements as they
pertain to this post and comply with Laragh Family Support Services
policies and procedures.
* To participate in formal supervision.
* To maintain confidentiality in respect of staff and children/young
people at all times.
* To participate in staff training programmes as appropriate.
WORKING HOURS:
Include evening & weekend work as well as unsociable hours will be
part of the job, including waking night and/or sleepover duties. This
job description is not definitive or restrictive and should be
regarded as providing guidelines within which the post holder will
work.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
