#The primary role of a Senior Residential Child Care Worker is to support the students from the point of leaving school, during the evening and until the following morning when they go back off to school. This post involves formal supervision of designated staff. #Once students arrive from school staff support them by making healthy snacks, agreeing activities, talking about their day and encouraging the students to have a shower and get changed. #Staff encourage students to choose at least one physical activity which staff will support and get involved with. #We then eat together at dinner time before going off for our second activity such as playing in the park, visiting the beach, playing on skateboards, playing board games, having a quiz or going to bowling/cinema/golf etc. #Later in the evening we help with school work, watch TV or a film before the students are supported to go to bed after a story or chat before staff complete evening reports. #In the morning staff wake the students to get ready and go off to breakfast ready for their school day. Staff are expected to attend residential holidays when needed and undertake driving duties as required. #Residential staff write and agree placement plans, risk assessments, activity rotas and review reports when required. #During the school day staff support in the school for on call duties, activity events and training. Throughout, staff participate in the general supervision of students, ensure that students adhere to acceptable standards of behaviour, give sensitive and effective care in a safe and supportive environment so that students enjoy a calm and relaxed group living experience.
• A minimum of 2 years successful experience of working with adolescents is essential and with SEMH preferable.
• NVQ Level 3 in Child/Young Persons Care is essential.
• Willingness and ability to administer medication.
• Supervisory/shift lead experience.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. Children Act and NMS for residential special schools.
• Good knowledge of First Aid.
• Driving qualification (mini bus) is desirable.
• Good working knowledge of ICT to support learning.
• Ability to confidently use MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• With a current car driving license along with flexibility and willingness to use own car to transport students, if required.
• Ability to complete detailed and complex reports.
• Ability to use clear language to communicate information unambiguously.
• Ability to listen effectively and respond in an appropriate and professional way.
• Uses initiative to overcome communication barriers with children and adults.
• Consult with children and their families and carers and other adults.
• Ability to apply a range of behaviour management policies and strategies which contribute to a purposeful learning environment.
• Understand and support the importance of physical and emotional wellbeing and the wellbeing and safety of children.
• Enthusiastic, reliable and committed. Possess energy, vigor, perseverance, and empathy. Adaptable and flexible to changing circumstances. Good organisation skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Good understanding and knowledge of the school curriculum.
Good understanding of child development and learning processes. Ability to assess and record progress and recommend appropriate strategies to support development.
• Good understanding of statutory frameworks relating to teaching.
• Ability to learn school policies and procedures.
• Understand the importance of physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Works effectively as part of a team.
• Good understanding and effective implementation of child protection procedures.
• Understand procedures and legislation relating to data protection and confidentiality.
• Demonstrates a clear commitment to develop and learn in the role. Constantly improves own practice/knowledge through self-evaluation and learning from others.
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