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We are currently seeking an empathetic and dedicated  Support Worker/Carer to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with children in our residential children's home, providing them with the necessary guidance, support, and encouragement to help them overcome challenges and achieve their goals. As a Support Worker/Carer, you will play a vital role in creating a positive and empowering atmosphere for children.

Your responsibilities will include:

Key Responsibilities: 

Care Provision: 

• To maintain a high quality of care and support which meets the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and cultural needs of children and young people within the care of Inspirations. Working from the guidelines from the 1989 Children’s Act, National Minimum Standards, Every Child Matters and any other relevant legislation.
• To provide a caring, supportive and nurturing environment in which children/young people can feel secure and free from harm.
• Establishing positive relationships with children/young people and always offering them unconditional and positive regard.
• Helping children/young people gain self control by challenging unacceptable behaviour and rewarding acceptable, pro-social conduct.
• Attending to practical matters in relation to childcare (cooking, cleaning, general maintenance around the home etc)
• To act as a key worker for a child/young person to ensure that the young person’s care plans are up to date and that all their care needs are being met. 
• To provide a positive role model to be able to offer advice, guidance and assistance where appropriate.
• Establishing relationships which young people perceive to be positive, warm and rewarding
• Providing advice, assistance and support on a 1:1 basis to enable children and young people to address past and present difficulties.
• Providing emotional support at times of difficulty or stress.
• Being ambitious for  children and young people, helping them achieve their goals and optimise their potential.
• Encouraging the child /young person to develop links with the community, attend off-site activities and expand their personal social network

Safeguarding:

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children.
• Report and document any concerns, incidents, or allegations in accordance with statutory and organisational protocols.

Professional Development: 

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  Being aware of the aims and objectives of the home and working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve them
• Attending team/ staff meetings and making a positive contribution to them.
• Being willing to give and receive feedback on performance with colleagues and managers.
• Attending and contributing to regular supervision sessions.

Documentation and record keeping:

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  Keeping accurate records and providing written reports on children and young people for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager.
• Being familiar with all policies and procedures and adhering to them.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and up-to-date records, including care plans, risk assessments, and daily logs.

Health and Safety:

• Ensure that the physical environment of the home is safe, welcoming, and well-maintained.