Residential Children's Support Worker

About PCT Care Services:

PCT Care is a dedicated and compassionate care organisation committed to supporting adults and young people across Norfolk and Suffolk. Our services include high quality domiciliary care, two Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools located in Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft, a nurturing nursery setting and a supportive children's residential home.

At the heart of everything we do is a genuine desire to make a positive difference within the lives of those we support. Whether it's helping adults live independently in their own homes, creating safe and stimulating learning environments for children with complex needs, or providing round the clock care in our residential setting, we believe everyone deserves dignity, respect and the opportunity to thrive.

Join our passionate and growing team and become part of an organisation that truly cares.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for experienced, confident and dependable people with a positive outlook to provide a safe and supportive environment for our young people. We provide the best care possible in every moment of our young peoples lives which will sometimes mean thinking outside of the box. We are looking for people who can bring professionalism, charisma, life experiences, realism, safeguarding knowledge, and have an understanding of what it takes to be a young persons carer.

We will use these skills to contribute to a normal development of young people through the provision of a healthy lifestyle. You must be able talk and listen to the young people and be alert to signs of distress as well as able to monitor, record and follow up any of these signs. We believe working with people is fun!

We, as a home, are registered to look after children and young people between the age of 8-18 years, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Many people say they find the work rewarding. If you have patience, a passion for people and a positive attitude, then we would love to hear from you!

Benefits of being a Residential Childcare Worker:

In house and external training opportunities

To work towards / complete a Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare or higher

Personal development plans to support your strengths and weaknesses and any training opportunities you wish to pursue.

Have the opportunity to make a real difference in a young persons life

Each day brings a new challenge

Be part of a supportive and friendly team

Meals provided whilst on shift

Requirements of being a Residential Childcare Worker:

Be 22 years or over

Hold a full UK Driver's License

Undertake an Enhanced DBS check (will be provided by us)

Provide references

There will be an initial induction program and full training will be provided but the following will support your application

Having an understanding of report writing

Medication dispensing awareness

Clear communication skills

Have a professional manner

Hold a relevant NVQ and / or experience to backup application

Shift patterns:

Our care is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We can offer full / part time hours, including paid sleeping nights. The main day is 9.30am-23.00pm. Sleep in is 23.00pm -07.00am for which an additional allowance is paid.

There are 5 main responsibilities associated with the post in a children's home:

Direct work with residents - Help the young people establish positive routines, help assist with day to day living and life skills, support the young people to their reduce risk taking behaviours through key working. Positively educate the young people on the importance of attending health appointments.

Safeguarding - Have a positive understanding and knowledge of Safeguarding, know who, what and when to report any and all concerns.

General - taking responsibility of the welfare of the home with regard to health and safety and primary care issues, as well as making decisions about the individual residents' requests and behaviours whilst on shift.

Positive Communication - Be able to have phone contact, send emails, attend appointments and meetings with professionals and families / carers, compose written reports.

Administrative work - Record keeping associated with all of the above responsibilities and the daily running of the home.

Duties:

Supporting and assisting with all care requirements

Providing companionship and supportive listening

Observing and reporting any changes

Preparing meals

Responding to emergency situations

Prompting and administering medication

Accompanying and transporting young people to appointments and/or social events

Facilitating community and recreational outings, including transport

Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities

_PCT Children's Services provides positive reinforcement in_ _all that it does and staff will adopt this approach as part of their practice._

_This post is subject to a full and satisfactory DBS disclosure_

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £12.91 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Referral programme

Experience:

Children's Residential: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Diploma Level 3 Childrens Residential (required)

Full Drivers Licence (required)

Work Location: In person