Senior Resource Centre Worker

Cradlefin Consultants are recruiting for a Senior Resource Centre Worker to contribute to all aspects of the physical and emotional care of the children and young people so as to promote their welfare whilst working in partnership with their family and other professionals in York.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the Deputy Manager in the implementation of all designated areas of the children’s care plan in accordance with LAC or other reviews
• Contribute to the effective and efficient use of the physical and financial resources.
• Supervise students and relief/sessional staff plus assisting with the induction and post-appointment assessment of new staff members as required, in accordance with agreed procedures
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times in respect of organisational policies in respect of young people and staff
• Effective shift planning and the communication of plans to colleagues on duty.
• Timely and effective communication with parents, families and professionals as necessary throughout a shift
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people that you are responsible for and come into contact with
• Contribute through shift planning and leadership to the effective physical, social and emotional environment for group care which provides a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment in which children and their families can be offered the support, care and guidance they need

Qualifications and Skills required:

• QCF Level 3 Diploma , Caring for Children and Young People
• Undertaken relevant safeguarding and equality training
• Sound knowledge of the welfare and development of children and young people
• Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
• Children’s Act 1989 and 2004
• Knowledge of and committed to the protection/safeguarding of children and young people
• Familiarity with behaviour management technique
• Familiarity with the use a variety of communications tools e.g. Makaton, PECS
• Must be prepared to work flexibly and out of hours as and when required including evenings, waking nights, weekends, bank holidays and school holidays.
• Flexibility to work across different environments such as residential and school settings, the community, and family homes
• Ability to meet the travel needs of the post across the geographical area
• Be able to demonstrate willingness to respond at all times in accordance with the values of the Directorate and the best practice of child care, equality and diversity, confidentiality and Data Protection

It is mandatory for applicants applying for this role to be fully vaccinated against coronavirus and provide proof excluding those who are medically exempt.

If you feel you have the right values and skills to become part of our dynamic team and can deliver high standards of care then we would love to hear to from you!

To apply you have to be a UK resident, due to the high volume of applicants our team will get in touch with you to arrange an interview if you are successful.