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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