Residential Social Worker


Job description

The Residential Social Worker will be part of the Residential Unit team, providing therapeutic residential care for children aged 6-12 years old. As Residential Social Worker, you will work to create a warm, caring environment which meets the emotional, spiritual, physical and intellectual needs of the children or young persons accommodated in the home. The Residential Social Worker will be required to undertake the following duties..

Responsibilities

  • Have shared responsibility for the day to day care and supervision of children and young people who live in the home which may include key worker responsibility for young people aged 6-12 years old.
  • Ensure that appropriate records are maintained particularly those detailing observations and/or assessment of each child and young person, in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.
  • Engage with the Clinical team and other professionals in ensuring the relevant therapeutic measures are implemented when required
  • Develop working relationships with other agencies to support the needs of the young people living in residential care e.g. education
  • Participate in assessment, planning, implementing and reviewing the care plan of each child and young person in the facility.
  • To develop appropriate relationships that will promote the growth and development of the young people with the aim of encouraging emotional maturity.
  • To establish a range of appropriate contacts within the local neighbourhood that will facilitate the involvement of the children and young people in outside activities.
  • To accompany the young people, when necessary, to places of worship, holidays, outings and other occasions.
  • To contribute to the daily life of the home through engaging with the children and young people in activities such as housework, maintenance of clothing, cooking and personal care.
  • Participate in staff meetings, consultations, group discussions and formal supervision as required
  • To assume delegated responsibility for the facility at the discretion of the Manager as required.
  • Commitment to flexible working hours as the job will include evening, Sleep-ins and weekend shifts.
  • To participate in and contribute to staff training programmes when appropriate.
  • Where appropriate, to work with the young person following discharge from the home consistent with statutory responsibilities.
  • To participate in the development of group work or other alternative approaches of working with children and young persons.
  • In addition to the above, staff will be asked to undertake any of the following duties. The preparation of Court reports. Undertaking written reports as required Supervising social work students.
  • Ensure all medication processes within the home are conducted in line with legislation, care plans and internal procedures.
  • Act as shift co-ordinator where and when stipulated on rota. Keep up to date with shift co-ordinator responsibilities and ensure all requirements are followed and adhered to.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Recognised Social Work Qualification; NISCC Registration; Experience in working with children and young people who have experienced significant trauma.
  • Knowledge and skills around therapeutic models, as well as knowledge on TCI and the skills/qualities required to deliver these supports effectively.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing.
  • Hold a current full driving license valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on app.
  • Ability to work in partnership with staff within and outside the programme of care.
  • Effective planning and organisational skills with an ability to prioritise workload.

Desirable Skills

  • Ability to effectively manage and provide effective leadership to a team.
  • Knowledge of statutory responsibilities for looked after children.
  • Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of Child Protection policies and Procedures.
  • Ability to compile reports.

Further Information

Work time: Various, to be confirmed

Vacancy ID
1587257
Job Sector
Childcare and Social Work
Area
Co Antrim
Location
Glenavy
Salary
To be confirmed.
No. vacancies
4
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
37.5
Published date
31/01/2023
Closing date
10/03/2023
Worktime
Various, to be confirmed

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