Residential Care Officer Level 1

We are currently recruiting for a Residential Care Officer to join a fantastic team of supportive and experienced colleagues making a positive impact on the lives. This position is: * Temporary * Full time - 37 hours per week Key Responsibilities * Providing a warm, caring and enabling environment to meet the emotional, social and physical needs of looked after children and young people with disabilities and challenging behaviour. * Working on day shifts including weekends and bank holidays. * Ensuring the safety and well being of individuals in your care * Assisting with daily living tasks, such as personal hygiene and meal preparation * Maintaining accurate records and reports Requirements * Required to undertake Level 3 Diploma in Residential Care. To comply with Children's Homes Regulations, the diploma must be completed within two years of the commencement in post. * Have an understanding of Health and Safety. * Have knowledge and understanding of the impact of neglect, emotional, physical and sexual abuse has on young people. * Have knowledge and understanding of the impact a disability has on a young person. * Proficient information and IT skills to enable effective communication with internal and external agencies. * The post holder will be expected to be able to apply theory to practice. * To be a key team player and work closely with staff members and specialist workers from other agencies and organisations. * The Postholder will require excellent written and oral communication. * Ability to produce and maintain accurate records and reports. * Knowledge of child development. * Knowledge of Safeguarding and risk management. * Positive attitude to the promotion of diversity and equal opportunities. * Post holders should be comfortable working with ambiguity and uncertainty. * In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English. * To hold a full current valid driving license