General duties

• To lead a shift and ensure that all the necessary care and support tasks are completed during the shift by self and other support/care workers.
• To provide primary care and support during your working hours for children in our care as per their care plan.
• To promote and support a healthy, balanced diet, meeting any specific dietary requirements, and to be able to plan for, cook, and serve meals on a rota basis
• Assist the child, or carry out with them/for them, day-to-day needs, for example, washing, ironing, shopping, budgeting, etc.
• To keep the home safe and clean by taking part in the cleaning rota
• To safeguard and promote the welfare and health of any child in our care, including the protection of the child from any harm/exploitation
• Produce and maintain accurate records and reports as necessary to ensure the smooth, efficient running of the home and to complete reports prior to leaving the shift.
• Ensure all plans, including Placement Plans, Care Plans, Behaviour Plans and Risk Assessments, are adhered to for each child in our care
• Any concerns, allegations, and complaints are urgently communicated to the Manager, no matter how small or trivial they may appear
• To act as Keyworker and/or undertake key work sessions with the child on specific areas agreed in their Placement Plans
• Take an active part in team meetings, regularly provide views and ways to improve current practice
• Ensure petty cash is used as per the Company Finance Policy and all records are kept and uploaded immediately.
• Participate on a shift basis by rota, demonstrating a level of commitment and flexibility to enable the efficient running of the Home
• Facilitate and support family or other contacts important for the child
• Transport children to/from the Home
• Conduct risk assessments prior to activities that involve the children and before a child has contact with others outside of the Home.