Residential Care Officer - Looked After Children - Doncaster

Residential Care Officer - Looked After Children - Doncaster Are you a passionate, dedicated Residential Care Officer looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are recruiting a Residential Care Officer to join a Looked After Children Team based in Doncaster.Umbrella Rate: £18.30 per hourDuration: minimum of 3 months Hours: Rota basis – 37 hrs/week – Office basedResidential Care Officer role: Full JD Available
Provide care and support to Children and Young People in a mixture of homes across Doncaster, CWS and mainstreamContribute towards overall care through Care Planning and link working, formulating, participating and involving Children and Young People in their individual care planMonitor, evaluate and review the progress of the Children and Young People through detailed recording systemsHave a personal and active involvement in all aspects of the care of Children and young people, seeking to meet their emotional, social and physical needsAssist Children and Young People through periods of illness, emotional or behavioural difficulties seeking medical or other assistance and support as appropriateUndertake and participate in physical activities with the young personUndertake and implement physical restraint in line with Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) where necessaryObserve the fire precautions and health hygiene requirementsPromote and maintain an enabling atmosphere in which Children and Young People can prosper and achieveParticipate in domestic/household activities as required, supervising and training the residents in these activities where appropriateDevelop and maintain good relationships with the neighbourhood and community as a whole,  parents, teachers, social workers, other agencies and professional colleagues, as appropriate to the needs of individual service usersAttend and support young people in meetings, holidays and contactsParticipate in LAC reviews and case conferences as appropriate ensuring recommendations are implemented and maintained
Essential Requirements
Recent experience working with vulnerable children and young people in a social care settingRecent experience working with children and young people with disabilitiesMust be able to meet the physical and travel/mobility requirements of the postExcellent written and verbal communication skillsMust be able to work flexibly and beyond normal hours, if required at times of crisisYou Must Have Right to Live & Work in the UKEnhanced Child DBS registered to the update service
We also offer an outstanding referral scheme for any Residential Care Officer friends or colleagues.If you are a Residential Care Officer and would like to express your interest, please contact us for this great opportunity by calling on 0208 514 9110 and speak to Sammy Davis Or email on, sammyd@4recruitmentservices.com Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices.

4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.