MPA are currently recruiting Care Assistants for our well-established client based in the Coleraine Area. This position will be based in a Residential Homes in Scroggy Road. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to act in a professional, proactive capacity to provide a positive living experience for the children and young people resident in the home utilising the framework of the Model of Attachment Practice.

Role Responsibilities

• To become familiar with the Model of Attachment Practice operating in the WHSCT and apply the principles to care practices in respect of the individual child/young person or group.
• To develop caring relationships with children in the Home and ensuring that their physical, psychological, social and emotional needs are met in accordance with Trust Residential Child Care Policy.
• To be sensitive to the needs of individual children/young people, taking account of race, culture, language and religion.
• To be familiar with Trust policies in all matters concerning the facility and to implement such matters including the completion of relevant records.
• To assist the Residential Social Worker / Residential Care Worker in providing a safe caring and supportive environment for children.
• To monitor the children during the night and aid and support to them.
• To assist the Residential Social Worker / Residential Care Worker in bedtime and waking routines.
• To provide support to the Residential Social Worker / Residential Care Worker in preparing suppers, snacks, breakfasts and packed lunches for the children.
• To undertake household duties, which include, but are not limited to, washing up, laundry, ironing duties around the home when the children have gone to bed.
• To contribute to the maintenance of records in respect of individual young people relating to events occurring within the home during the night. Include main duties of the post in order of importance.

Essential Criteria

• NVQ Level 3- or 6-months experience of working with children / young people age 10 – 18 years in a formal setting.

                                                            OR

• A higher qualification i.e. Degree in Social Work, Teaching, Youth Work

                                                               OR 

• A minimum 3 years’ experience of working with children/ young people age 10 – 18 years in a formal setting.

• NISCC Registered or willingness to apply

Rewards

• Pay £12.75-£13.60 per hour
• Weekly pay
• Holiday allowance

I am keen to have an initial discussion with anyone who feels this could potentially be of interest. Please contact Sandra Sahi on +44 (0)28 7035 7035 or send an up-to-date CV to speak further about this opportunity.