General duties

• 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
• Ensure a smooth handover at the start of the shift and complete the necessary tasks requested and required
• 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
• Where possible, 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 if required at nighttime, with prior agreement from the Registered Manager
• Conduct risk assessments prior to any activities undertaken with the child during the shift.