Role Overview: An exciting and unique opportunity to promote the welfare of children and their parent(s) in a residential setting. Working within child protection and having exposure to court directed parenting assessments. Contributing to fair and evidence-based assessments while addressing the emotional, physical, and holistic needs of families. Act as a positive role model, encouraging a safe and supportive environment for best outcomes for children and families.
Key Responsibilities: Perform daily tasks and maintain accurate, concise records of family interactions and observations. Actively engage and support parents to engage in change and promote individual's needs. Accompany families to appointments, shopping, and recreational activities, providing appropriate support. Complete and report on observations of care tasks as per care plans and company policies. Conduct home visits and monitor families, ensuring safety and reporting concerns to the Case Manager. Contribute to case discussions, team meetings, and handovers, providing accurate family assessments. Facilitate or contribute to residential meetings and supervise contact sessions. Work as part of a team and represent the company professionally in courts, case conferences, and other forums. Requirements: Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays as part of a rota. Clear DBS check. Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare preferred (formally known as the Level 3 in Health & Social Care Children and Young People or equivalent). Our client will still accept applicants without the mentioned qualification, applicants without this will be supported to gain the qualifications required. Right to work in the UK valid documentation (they do not offer sponsorships). Benefits: Company pension Progression and training opportunities Employee Assistance Programme (Health & Wellbeing) Additional annual leave for your birthday