Job description
The Smith Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures.
The successful applicant will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check (this is a position working in regulated activity).
The successful candidate will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding behaviour at all times.
Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches in accordance with KCSIE 2024.
Please note that to apply for this position, you must at least 4 years older than the oldest child accommodated in the Children's home (children/young people up to the age of 17 years old).
You must also have a valid driving licence.
We are looking to appoint highly motivated and proactive Residential Care Worker who has a strong commitment to ensuring all within their care are both safe and cared for.
Can you help us in our mission to create a warm, safe and happy home for our children where all can thrive?
Are you a reliable, enthusiastic and highly driven individual with experience in working with vulnerable Children's and young people?
Do you have the ability to build strong relationships with children and young people, and the resilience to handle challenging behaviour.
Purpose of Job:
We believe passionately in ensuring our care practitioners have the skills and knowledge to confidently and effectively parent our children in our service.
Guided by our Model of Care - PACE - a trauma-informed approach, we focus on building safe, trusting, and meaningful relationships with each child, to support and meet their individual needs.
You will work directly with children and young people to safeguard and support their positive development and growth by adopting a child-centred approach, alongside working with our children and key safeguarding partners.
You will act as a positive role model inspiring their positive aspirations, achievements and memorable experiences.
As part of your parenting role, you will attend respectfully to each child and young person's personal and care needs, including if required, intimate care (e.g., toileting and washing), while maintaining their safety, dignity, privacy and autonomy at all times.
You will ensure that their assessed social, emotional, health, hygiene, medical and safeguarding needs are met.
You will be expected to engage in professional development by actively participating in training, Consultations and reflective supervision sessions to continuously enhance your practice in line with The Smith Foundation's Policy and Procedures.
In doing so, you will uphold Boothroyd Houses' commitment to a Quality of Life and Positive Behaviour Support approaches while fostering a positive attitude and promoting physical and mental health and wellbeing for yourself and those in your care.
The role is integral to creating a nurturing, empowering environment where every child feels valued, supported and able to thrive effectively.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Visits to The Smith Foundation are encouraged.
For further information on this post please contact the HR department on email address: All our roles are by application via TES.com.
Please apply by visiting our vacancies page on the Smith Foundation website (please note we do not accept CV's).
OUR OFFER
• A friendly and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities to truly enrich the lives of our children and young people and make a positive difference.
• A Quality of Life and Well-being programme of activity, experiences and gifts.
• A competitive defined contribution pension scheme.
• An employee assistance healthcare cashback plan.
• Life Assurance Scheme (4x annual salary).
• A full induction programme, including an outstanding network of support.
• A learning and development programme and CPD.
• Assistance with childcare savings and cycle to work scheme.
• Subscription to Head Space, Perks at Work and Discount for Teachers online apps which offers hundreds of discounts and benefits.
• 50% towards the cost of branded work wear.
• Personal health and fitness training, and a financial advisory service.
• Free staff lunches and on-site parking.
• Staff Savings Scheme.
• One life day to enhance your quality of life and one additional life day if 100% attendance is achieved*.
START DATE : As soon as possible
CLOSING DATE: Ongoing until recruitment campaign completed
INTERVIEW DATE: At earliest convenience
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