Unlocking Potential, Inspiring Progress
Job Overview
At Cornerways we believe in investing in our staff team to achieve the best outcomes for our children. We are constantly seeking compassionate, dedicated individuals who are truly child-focused, accountable, and reliable. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and want to be part of a supportive team, we invite you to join us.
Responsibilities
- Read and implement working policies and procedures of the Home and take advice and guidance provided by the management team.
- To provide primary basic are and nurturing to help the children in the Home progress.
- Maintain clear and consistent boundaries in order to create a safe and secure environment within the Home.
- Be a positive role model.
- Being punctual, dress appropriate and act in a professional and supportive manner at all times.
- Work in conjunction with the rota to carry out sleeping shifts, be flexible in order to cover sickness and holidays.
- To demonstrate professional and calm behaviour across a variety of situations.
- To know and understand Risk Assessments, Behaviour Plans and apply these to day-to-day work.
- Ensure that all concerns are communicated to your supervisor with regards to the children’s physical or emotional needs and be alert to signs of distress or abuse, and to ensure that they are monitored and protected.
- To provide for the children’s physical needs as necessary, for example, by cooking, washing, ironing, shopping, budgeting, or by enabling them to carry out such tasks for themselves.
- Adopt a child centred approach and ensure the needs of the children are met.
- Engage, communicate, and listen to the children and record any significant features of their behaviour.
Skills
- An understanding of attachment theory, child development and impact of trauma.
- An understanding of psychological theories and basic human needs e.g. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Motivational theories etc.
- Knowledge and ability to implement the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
- The impact of residential settings on children and young people e.g. placement breakdown, absconding, self-harming behaviours etc.
- All staff will have to complete our in-house Physical Restraint training
- Understand how to safeguard and protect children in a residential setting e.g. allegations, sexual abuse, child exploitation and criminal exploitation.
If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Home Care Worker.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.31-£13.59 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- What is your current notice period?
- Do you have a NVQ level 3/4 in Residential Childcare?
- Do you have any Residential Childcare experience?
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Bedford
