Support less experienced staff via positive and effective team working, to achieve high quality standards of care that are set and agreed by the Registered Manager on behalf of the Trust. Participate to establish an enabling culture, which individually and in groups, actively promotes the young people's life chances to achieve optimal outcomes in line with the Quality care standards. Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and review of systems and policies which ensure compliance with legislative regulations and that high standards are achieved thus maximising quality of care, protection and appropriate control. Supervise and/or undertake keyworking responsibilities, including primary responsibility for the more complex cases, especially where safeguarding issues are involved. Develop, demonstrate, promote and maintain a good level of awareness of safeguarding issues, assessing and recording risk. You will work flexibly to undertake the full range of duties in a well-planned way that respects and values the Children and Young People as individuals. We provide compassionate, nurturing care for the children and young people who are in crisis and have complex needs, supporting them to move on from a difficult past to a brighter future. Skills Required
You must have your QCF level 3 / 4 in Children, young people, and family's practitioner qualification or equivalent to be eligible to apply for this position. Good communication and interpersonal skills; a large part of this role involves working with Social Workers and parents. Previous experience in keyworking with the young people that we support, including primary responsibility in complex cases and being able to consider the feelings and the wishes of the young people that we support. Previous experience in shift leading, supervising team members in the absence of the Registered Manager/Assistant Manager, including contribution to assessment and appraisal of the team. Have a sound knowledge around the safeguarding of the young people that we support. A good standard of written English and IT skills are essential, as you will be writing reports and keeping record of the Children and Young People's progress. Transporting children/young people to an activity or school is a requirement. A driving licence that has been held for 12 months would be desirable. Is this you?
Are you ready to make a positive change? This is an opportunity to help create the ideal nurturing, caring, safe environment from scratch. You will be working with a team of people that are there to support the opening of this new Children's Home, in a fully refurbished property. Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change. The Together Trust is one of the North West's leading organizations and has formed a partnership with Manchester City Council to set up and provide an excellent children's home where children with behavioural issues who have had a difficult start in life find a secure loving home. You will help to create a caring home for up to 5 children who need permanent care or who need support to help them prepare for a move into foster care. You will work as part of a dedicated team to help support these children, helping to build a better life for them. Together Trust has committed to paying all staff significantly higher salaries than the government minimum wage. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we are showing our commitment to our employees, now and in the future. Salary and Benefits
Salary - £27,590 (£14.15 per hour). Sleep-in shifts paid at £96.00 per shift. We also offer: Annual Leave: 27 days holiday plus 8 days bank holidays, rising to 30 after 5 years, and 33 days after 10 years. Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6x basic salary death in service. Occupational sick pay and family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave. Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances, etc.
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