We’d like you to join us as a Children’s Care Worker at our service Pear Tree House in Wiltshire (Swindon). At Pear Tree House , we provide residential supported living care to children with learning disability, autism and complex care. Supported by a highly trained staff team, the children are encouraged to strive for independence, however that looks for them as an individual.
Pear Tree House is a 5 bedded home providing residential care for children and young people with learning disabilities. All staff will be involved directly in the physical and emotional care of children and young people and work in partnership with families and other agencies involved.
RCCW will provide support to the Seniors and Managers in taking extra responsibility to maintain and develop documentation required by the registered manager. You will also be required to maintain good staff morale and the promotion of high standards of care and support.
Full time , your hours are based on a rota working every other weekend.~ Shifts~ Morning 7am – 10am~ Working every other weekend~£26,749.36 Per Annum for full time~ Flexible with Days & Nights
The post holder has a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times. All staff are expected to act in accordance with safeguarding legislation, organisational policies, and statutory guidance.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list. Ongoing safeguarding training is mandatory for all staff.
We believe safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We expect all staff to be vigilant, proactive, and committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment where children feel protected, listened to, and respected.
Assist and support other staff in the overall management and organisation of the home to ensure its smooth and efficient running. Help to establish an atmosphere in which children / young people can, with good basic structures, be supported, stimulated, and provided with the opportunities to achieve their full potential at the level suitable for the children/young people To be involved in implementing established care plans for the children/young people To provide children/young people within the residential home care after appropriate training has been undertaken. Undertake domestic and practical tasks as required. To provide the basic needs of the children/young people including, where appropriate, help with feeding, dressing, toileting and washing / bathing. Attend and participate in staff meetings, supervision sessions, on annual appraisal and training events. Help the development of community involvement and understanding. Bring to the attention of Seniors the needs of both the children and the establishment as a whole. To provide Children / Young People with approved complex medical care – this is defined as medical care that is appropriately given under medical direction by consultants, GPs and paediatricians with parental consent. To appropriately respond and co-ordinate care requirements with CYP with complex health care needs, including administration of emergency medication.
Regular administration of medicine to control complex health care needs.
Offer children / young people appropriate care, comfort and control with the highest profession and in accordance with company policy. Manual Handling Care and control of medical issues, including medication administration We support with catheter care, ventilator support, Oxygen
To adhere to all the health and safety policies and practices by the company including documentation of: COSHH, Infection Control, Risk Assessment of individual CYPs, Building and equipment, manual handling and fire safety of the establishment and individual CYPs, safe storage of equipment. To monitor and review any deterioration in line with health and safety of the building which could affect care needs of the CYPs and staff.
Actively engage in leisure and learning activities with the CYPs and participate in activities and recreation within the wider community at large for the benefit of the CYPs and to promote independence and life skills.
Share in administrative tasks including message-taking, report writing, case Recording, ordering of supplies and or services and the collection and issuing of money. Attend and participate in staff meetings, selected training events and periodic Strong organisational, time management, planning and communication skills. Experience with supporting children. Flexible, professional, and positive approach to multi-site working. We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.
25 days plus bank holidays~ Birthday off~ After probation you will be enrolled on a level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care course~ Join the Benefits Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities~ Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop~ Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice~ A Nest Personal Pension account~ Professional Indemnity Insurance Fees met (Medical recruitment only)~ Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians~ Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits~ Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know~…… and , of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group…