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Polaris Community, Chalkstone, St. Edmundsbury
Residential & Social Care ⫽ Care Support Jobs
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Polaris Community, Chalkstone, St. Edmundsbury
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 5 days ago, 21 Oct | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: a8d94cee974143559bf943f0858593b9
Location ref: Chalkstone, St. Edmundsbury
Full Job Description
- Create a safe, nurturing environment that supports each young person's development.
- Provide emotional and social support, helping young people build positive relationships and engage in their local community.
- Promote confidence, self-esteem and independence, encouraging positive life choices.
- Maintain accurate records, including daily updates, safeguarding information and health and safety checks.
- Assess individual needs and contribute to planning, reviewing and implementing care plans.
- Work collaboratively with managers, colleagues and external professionals; supervise family contact when required.
- Support daily living needs in line with each young person's care plan.
- Assist with household tasks, meal planning, shopping and preparing balanced meals, involving young people where appropriate.
Ability to engage with young people in a positive and proactive way. - Self-motivated with a positive nature.
- Sensitive and reflective.
- Ability to listen and empathise.
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
- Experience working in the care sector or residential care.
- Hold a relevant qualification or be committed to undertaking a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare - we are looking for passionate and caring individuals who we will support to gain a qualification.
- Willingness to work some bank holidays.
Comprehensive induction and mandatory training to support your development and progression. - Fixed 12-hour shift rota (08:00-20:00):
- Week 1: Mon,Tues,Sat,Sun (48 hours)Week 2: Weds,Thurs,Fri (36 hours)
- Guaranteed minimum average of 168 hours per month.
- Waking Night contracts available.
- 236 hours annual leave per year
- Annual leave increases by 12 hours per year for 3 years (up to 272 hours).
- Pension scheme (after qualifying period).
- Fully funded enrolment onto required qualifications. About Area Camden Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, provides high-quality, family-style residential care built on values of respect, dignity, choice and positive parenting. We support young people aged 11-18, with all care tailored to their individual needs.
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/residential-social-care-parsl-care-support-jobs-127623443