Specialist Child Care Worker

We are currently recruiting for: Specialist Childcare Workers Experience with Children desirable however any Care Worker can be put on training if worked with Adults or Younger Child Care Setting before. Hours of work: 40 hours per week (both full time and part time roles available) Location near St Helens. Rota worked as 4 days one week 4 nights the next. The Role: The position offers a psychologically informed, therapeutic environment to support young people with complex trauma based behaviour. The service will provide three components, which include residential care, an education offer and a health offer We are currently recruiting for specialist childcare workers who will: Work as part of a staff team, on a 24 hour rota, 7 days a week, working with children and young people in a children’s residential home. Assist the Leadership Team in ensuring all aspects of the Children’s Homes Regulations including the Quality Standards are implemented and adhered to. Deliver care that is formulation driven: to participate in the development of psychological formulations based on trauma and adverse childhood understandings that inform and direct care provision. Support young people to be kept safe through the relationships they form with staff, rather than physical restrictions. To use models of complex relational care, in order to prepare young people for progression to fulfilling adult lives. The Person: The successful applicant will: Hold a Level 3 Diploma for residential childcare (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards this Demonstrate a commitment to support and care for vulnerable and traumatised young people Engage in good child care practice Recognise and set limits of behaviour and provide controls to traumatised and vulnerable young people. Handle emotional and physical conflict. Respond quickly and appropriately to crisis situations and to use initiative Understand the needs of children and young people Understand the stages of child development, attachment and impact of trauma What we offer: Salary Range - £28,628 – £29,163 per year (depending on experience) Corporate Healthcare cover via Medicash Group Personal Pension Scheme Life Assurance Scheme 30 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays) Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave Occupational Sickness Scheme Access to offers and discounts Recommend a friend scheme Values Awards A comprehensive induction programme with ongoing training and development Regular supervisions and annual appraisal scheme Career Progression opportunities Enhanced DBS check which is fully paid for by ourselves and maintained on the DBS update service Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: £28,628.00-£29,163.00 per year Benefits: Casual dress Company pension Employee discount Flexitime Free parking Gym membership Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay