Care Assistant- Waking Night Duty

Londonderry

£12.31 to £16.62 depending on time worked

JOB SUMMARY

The Care Assistant will provide children and young people “looked after” with appropriately planned care, support, and guidance and to provide a positive role model. To act in a professional, proactive capacity in order to provide a positive living experience for the children and young people resident in the home utilising the framework of the Model of Attachment Practice.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To become familiar with the Model of Attachment Practice operating with the client and apply the principles to care practices in respect of the individual child/young person or group.
2. To develop caring relationships with children in the Home and ensuring that their physical, psychological, social and emotional needs are met in accordance with Trust Residential Child Care Policy.
3. To be sensitive to the needs of individual children/young people, taking account of race, culture, language and religion.
4. To be familiar with clients policies in all matters concerning the facility and to implement such matters including the completion of relevant records.
5. To assist the Residential Social Worker / Residential Care Worker in providing a safe caring and supportive environment for children.
6. To monitor the children during the night and provide assistance and support to them.
7. To assist the Residential Social Worker / Residential Care Worker in bed time and waking routines.
8. To provide support to the Residential Social Worker / Residential Care Worker in preparing suppers, snacks, breakfasts and packed lunches for the children.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

5 GCSE’s Grade C or above including English and Maths and a minimum 6 months experience of working with children / young people age 10 – 18 years in a formal setting.

OR

Relevant Child Care / Social Care qualification e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and a minimum 6 months experience of working with children/ young people age 10 – 18 years in a formal setting.

OR

A higher qualification i.e. Degree in Social Work, Teaching, Youth Work

OR

A minimum 3 years’ experience of working with children/ young people age 10 – 18 years in a formal setting.

AND

Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council

Skills / Abilities

Ability to work as part of a Team.

Ability to relate appropriately with young people.

Understand the concept of confidentially.

Ability to keep accurate records.

Ability to deal with children / young people who present with challenging behaviour.

To apply send cv via link to Hollie