About this role
Job summary
Do you have the right values to make a difference to a childs long-term future and positive outcomes? If you are dynamic, resilient, and dedicated, our children would really benefit from your support.
We are currently recruiting to one of our homes based in Exeter.
Working within our Childrens Homes is one of the most rewarding career choices you will make. If you have the drive and dedication, then you will enjoy an exciting and rewarding career with us.
The ethos of the service is to provide children with a home-from-home experience, enhance and promote their experiences and independence. You will also help to prepare them for the next stages of their life.
Main duties of the job
Supporting children and young people achieve their personal wishes and goals. Assisting with daily tasks and life skills. Striving for aspirational outcomes for the children. Creating a fun and positive atmosphere. Organising and taking part in activities. Being proactive and innovative in seeking new methods to engage.
About us
Our Childrens Homes are registered with Ofsted and provide support for children and young people with complex needs, ensuring their individual care plans and needs are met.
DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages. Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with theApplicant privacy notice. For more information about Working for Devon please visitour Working for Devon page.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
The ethos of the services is to provide a home for children with complex needs in line withindividual needs and care plans. To work with the children to enhance and promote the lifeexperiences and independence skills of the young people.
This work will take place in a Childrens Home based in Devon and will include supporting the
young person in accessing local facilities. We will be open 52 weeks a year and provide aservice in a flexible way based on the needs of the individual young people.
To involve children and families in the day to day running of the service, providing children andyoung people with the opportunity to express their views in an age appropriate way, to havetheir opinions listened to and to be able to influence the shaping of services.
Main duties and responsibilities:
The post holder will support the young person and will be responsible for the care, includingsupport and supervision of the young person during their time in the Home in line with their individual profiles and risk assessments. This could include any property or equipment used oraccessed.
The post holder will have a person-centred approach when working with the young people onset aims and targets as detailed in their care plans. This post will involve working with youngpeople whose behaviour at times may be challenging and supporting them with their complex needs on a regular basis.
Provide care for young people in accordance with the Childrens Homes policies andprocedures and assisting them with day-to-day activities.
Provide a safe environment for the young people, including the community to develop theirskills and understanding.
Compliance with Safeguarding policies and procedures.
Delegation to plan activities to build the confidence and self-esteem of individual youngpeople.
Maintaining each young person's personal file, completing reports and keeping records.
Administer first aid as necessary.
Keeping the Childrens Home clean, tidy and safe.
Preparing meals with young people.
Working as part of a team and attending staff meetings.
The above outlines the duties relating to this post including the level of responsibilities involved.
It is not a comprehensive or exclusive list and may vary from time to time but will not changethe general character of the job or the level of responsibility involved.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working with young people with complex needs. Familiar with person centred planning.
Desirable
Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
Qualifications Essential
Numeracy and literacy skills to GCSE level.
Desirable
First Aid Certificate. Short courses that are relevant to the role i.e. First Aid, Food Hygiene, trauma led practice.
Other Essential
We cannot offer Visa sponsorship for this post or consider applications from individuals with less than two years left on existing visas as we require consistency to meet the needs of the service.
Driving Licence Essential
You must have the ability to drive, with access to your own vehicle. A valid UK driving licence* is required and business insurance is essential to the role. (*an automatic driving license may not be accepted due to some homes having manual vehicles which staff would be expected to drive). If you hold an automatic license, please contact the recruiting manager to discuss before submitting your application.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Devon County Council
Address -
Exeter
EX2 4QD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)