Children's Residential Worker
Conwy County Borough Council
Job Description
Conwy CBC are looking for 2 full-time Children's Residential Workers to cover current gaps in their rota as a result of sickness/maternity. The successful candidates will work 37 hours per week on a 4-week rolling rota. The shifts will be either 8am-10pm or 2pm-10pm, and will occasionally include sleep-in shifts (sleep-in rate from 11pm until 7am).
Both posts are for a period of 3 months. Successful candidates will need to complete 3 days face-to-face training in PROACTIVE APPROACHES (Physical intervention) in Wrexham, and a further 3 days self-directed learning in RAID.
Responsibilities
- Provide a safe and supportive environment for children
- Ensure that the children's physical, emotional, and social needs are met
- Implement care plans and risk assessments
- Support children with their daily routines and activities
- Record and report any incidents or concerns
- Work as part of a team to maintain a high standard of care
Requirements
- Social Care Wales Registered
- Experience of working with children in a residential setting
- Ability to work shifts, including sleep-ins
- Willingness to undertake training in PROACTIVE APPROACHES and RAID
- Enhanced DBS check
Benefits
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a residential setting
- Training and development opportunities
If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk
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- A specialist, dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact
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- Payroll service twice a week.
- Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
- Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
- Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
- DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.