About PCT Care Services:
PCT Care is a dedicated and compassionate care organisation committed to supporting adults and young people across Norfolk and Suffolk. Our services include high quality domiciliary care, two Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools located in Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft, a nurturing nursery setting and a supportive children's residential home.
At the heart of everything we do is a genuine desire to make a positive difference within the lives of those we support. Whether it's helping adults live independently in their own homes, creating safe and stimulating learning environments for children with complex needs, or providing round the clock care in our residential setting, we believe everyone deserves dignity, respect and the opportunity to thrive.
Join our passionate and growing team and become part of an organisation that truly cares.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for experienced, confident and dependable people with a positive outlook to provide a safe and supportive environment for our young people. We provide the best care possible in every moment of our young peoples lives which will sometimes mean thinking outside of the box. We are looking for people who can bring professionalism, charisma, life experiences, realism, safeguarding knowledge, and have an understanding of what it takes to be a young persons carer. We will use these skills to contribute to a normal development of young people through the provision of a healthy lifestyle. You must be able talk and listen to the young people and be alert to signs of distress as well as able to monitor, record and follow up any of these signs. We believe working with people is fun!
We, as a home, are registered to look after children and young people between the age of 8-18 years, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Many people say they find the work rewarding. If you have patience, a passion for people and a positive attitude, then we would love to hear from you!
Benefits of being a Residential Childcare Worker:
In house and external training opportunities
To work towards / complete a Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare or higher
Personal development plans to support your strengths and weaknesses and any training opportunities you wish to pursue.
Have the opportunity to make a real difference in a young persons life
Each day brings a new challenge
Be part of a supportive and friendly team
Meals provided whilst on shift
Requirements of being a Residential Childcare Worker:
Be 22 years or over
Hold a full UK Driver's License
Undertake an Enhanced DBS check (will be provided by us)
Provide references
There will be an initial induction program and full training will be provided but the following will support your application
Having an understanding of report writing
Medication dispensing awareness
Clear communication skills
Have a professional manner
Hold a relevant NVQ and / or experience to backup application
Shift patterns:
Our care is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We can offer full / part time hours, including paid sleeping nights. The main day is 9.30am-23.00pm. Sleep in is 23.00pm -07.00am for which an additional allowance is paid.
There are 5 main responsibilities associated with the post in a children's home:
Direct work with residents - Help the young people establish positive routines, help assist with day to day living and life skills, support the young people to their reduce risk taking behaviours through key working. Positively educate the young people on the importance of attending health appointments.
Safeguarding - Have a positive understanding and knowledge of Safeguarding, know who, what and when to report any and all concerns.
General - taking responsibility of the welfare of the home with regard to health and safety and primary care issues, as well as making decisions about the individual residents' requests and behaviours whilst on shift.
Positive Communication - Be able to have phone contact, send emails, attend appointments and meetings with professionals and families / carers, compose written reports.
Administrative work - Record keeping associated with all of the above responsibilities and the daily running of the home.
Duties:
Supporting and assisting with all care requirements
Providing companionship and supportive listening
Observing and reporting any changes
Preparing meals
Responding to emergency situations
Prompting and administering medication
Accompanying and transporting young people to appointments and/or social events
Facilitating community and recreational outings, including transport
Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities
_PCT Children's Services provides positive reinforcement in_ _all that it does and staff will adopt this approach as part of their practice._
_This post is subject to a full and satisfactory DBS disclosure_
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.91 per hour
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Referral programme
Experience:
Children's Residential: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Diploma Level 3 Childrens Residential (required)
Full Drivers Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
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