Residential Childcare Worker - Secure Unit

Recruiter
Pin Point Health & Social Care
Location
Durham
Salary
Competitive
Posted
01 Nov 2018
Closes
26 Nov 2018
Sectors
Childcare
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Residential Childcare Worker
Pay: GBP9.78 - GBP15.47
We are currently looking to recruit Residential Childcare Workers to work within a secure residential unit in County Durham. This centre provides care for young people from a variety of backgrounds requiring staff to be aware and sensitive of an individual's needs.
Within this role you will be supporting a range of young people whom may present different aspects of challenging behaviour, some of which may also have complex health needs.
You will be responsible for:
  • Assisting with activities and daily living skills
  • Ensuring health, safety and welfare of clients
  • Record keeping - maintaining up to date reports such as care plans
  • Maintaining regular communication with Team Leader's
  • Providing appropriate boundaries for all young people
  • Communicating effectively at all times
Essential Qualifications:
  • 4 GCSEs (grade A - C) inc Maths and English or equivalent and/or
  • NVQ Level 3 in Child Care or willingness to achieve within 18 months of commencement.
  • Commitment towards undertaking and maintaining required training standards in accordance with the updated career pathways
The ideal candidate must have 3 years previous experience supporting children and young adults as well as having a good understanding of emotional behavioural disorders and challenging behaviour.
If you are interested in the above vacancy and would like to discuss this further, then please contact Emma Thompson on

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