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Residential Childcare Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Service Care Solutions has a new and exciting opportunity which has become available working as a Residential Childcare Worker, with Oldham Council.

Oldham Council, are looking for someone who is able to work 37 hours per week, on an initial 3 month contract, with potential of being extended.

Key responsibilities

  • To work directly with children, young people, and families, providing practical help, advice and guidance on issues affecting family, relationship and functioning, whilst subject to being in the care of the Local Authority. This will include supporting the children with day to day living and supporting them with independence tasks enabling them to prepare for adult life.
  • To develop a local knowledge and understanding of resources which are available to meet the needs of the child and family, e.g., local children's centres, family activities, leisure facilities, support groups for child/family, support of health-related issues such as sexual health or drugs.
  • To provide written and verbal contributions to child protection conferences, Looked After Children (LAC) statutory reviews, multi-agency meetings and the children's education and health reviews.
  • To contribute to and implement individual care plans for children and young people, in partnership with parents, carers, social workers and other agencies.

Essential Criteria

Must hold previous experience working with Young people and Families.

APPLY NOW - Send your CV to John… John.deane@servicecare.org.uk

Why Service Care Solutions?

  • A Dedicated consultant specific to your area of work with up to date knowledge on markets and new positions.
  • We operate nationwide working with both public and private domains.
  • All Compliance paid for including DBS and Social Work registration.
  • We operate 3 payrolls per week
  • Bring your Job to us bonus of £250
  • Refer a friend Bonus of £250