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We Care 360 is a Registered Children’s Home which falls under West Sussex. It accommodates up to 4 Children, boys, and girls between the ages of 10 – 17 years. All the Children will have suffered neglect, possible abuse, possible education related issues, mental health concerns and other associated behaviours. The service includes residential care 52 weeks per year, 24 hours per day. The service is regulated by OFSTED. Be an appropriate role model to Children in the home and help meet their practical and emotional needs by providing support, advice, and assistance. To help children address their concerns, and previous trauma and work with them to achieve well-being, education, enjoyment, and achievement, to form positive relationships, and to be safe. To support children to prepare for future independence and self-sufficiency. General Duties Ensure that Safeguarding is of the highest Priority. Strive to provide the best experience possible for the Children - enabling, engaging, and empowering them to achieve their aspirations. Ensure that all Legislation, Company Policy + Procedures are always followed. Support and Respect all Colleagues to the best of your ability. Always have a professional attitude. Be confident in the use of the Whistle Blowing Policy Ensure that your own professional Development id of high priority. Complete all mandatory training. Celebrate the smallest of achievements for Children and Colleagues. Celebrate birthdays, Festive Holidays and always create fun! Specific Duties Work with children in the home, supporting them with their individual needs as outlined in their placement plan. Ensure that Safeguarding and the protection of Children is always prioritised. Ensure that you are working to the Company Ethos, Polices and Procedures. Ensure children are treated with dignity and respect. Support children to participate in the routines of the home and encourage them to take part in new activities. Promote education and support children in attending school, accompanying the child if required. Where children are out of education, support them with educational activities and work toward education outcomes. Promote well-being in the home by ensuring the environment is free from bullying, prejudice providing a safe loving place to live. Help children deal with conflict and trauma by supporting any therapeutic plans that are in place for them. Work co-operatively and pro-actively as part of a team supporting colleagues and the manager. Ensure that all records are kept to a high standard. Ensure that the home is always a clean and ambient environment. You are required to partake in cleaning the home and cooking meals. Ensure that the medical needs, including medications are managed and recorded immediately. Ensure that the Children’s records are always kept up to date, including Placement Plans, Personal Plans and Risk Assessment. Ensure that Key worker sessions are completed weekly and recorded. You will be required to attend meetings; these may fall on your rostered off days. You will be required to work with external agencies, social workers, health professionals, advocates, and families.
Are you a dynamic and organized professional looking to make a significant impact on a growing organization? We're seeking an experienced Childminder to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient services. The prospective applicant needs to demonstrate the following: · Ensuring a high level of compliance is always maintained. · Creates friendly, secure atmosphere and tries to gain the trust and confidence of those in the home or under supervision. · Plans and participates in games and leisure activities to encourage emotional, social, physical and intellectual development. · Provides one-to-one counselling or group therapy. · Maintains contact and discusses problems/progress with other staff and social workers. · Selecting fun activities and entertainment such as games, reading and outdoor activities, helping the children with homework and other school projects. · Preparing food, providing snacks, assisting with eating, monitoring sleep and taking care of hygiene, as instructed by parents. · Keeping the children safe, keeping contact numbers at hand, alerting the parents immediately if there are any issues at home, then documenting any incident. Skills, experience, and qualification required for the role. · Proven experience as a Childminder or similar role. · Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities. · Strong communication and interpersonal skills. · Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. · Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail. Also Childminder must communicate professionally with the parents, including actively listening, responding, and engaging with the children. Clear and open communication prevents misunderstandings and ensures the children's needs are met Experience in the similar role for 3 years is desirable. If you are a skilled Childminder looking for a dynamic and exciting working environment, and ready to accept new challenge; then we want to hear from you! To apply, please submit your resume outlining your experience and qualifications. Hour: 37.5 Hours per/week