Residential Care Officer Level 1 – Childrens

Job Description

Job Category: Social Care & Health Non-Qualified
Location: Sleaford County Offices, Lincolnshire County Council
Hours Per Week: 30.00
Start Date: Immediately Start
Start Time: 10:00
End Time: 21:00
Salary: £12.02

PURPOSE OF JOB:
• To be part of a residential care team that works collaboratively in order to support the delivery of highly personalised, quality care to children and young people in a homely environment.

Requirements:
Essential:
• Required to undertake Level 3 Diploma in Residential Care.
• Proficient information and IT skills to enable effective communication with internal and external agencies.
• To be a key team player and work closely with staff members and specialist workers from other agencies and organisations.
• The Postholder will require excellent written and oral communication.
• Positive attitude to the promotion of diversity and equal opportunities.

Desirable:
• To comply with Children’s Homes Regulations, the diploma must be completed within two years of the commencement in post.
• Have an understanding of Health and Safety.
• Have knowledge and understanding of the impact of neglect, emotional, physical and sexual abuse has on young people.
• Have knowledge and understanding of the impact a disability has on a young person.
• The post holder will be expected to be able to apply theory to practice.
• Ability to produce and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Knowledge of child development.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding and risk management.
• Post holders should be comfortable working with ambiguity and uncertainty.
• In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
• To hold a full current valid driving license.