MPA are delighted to be recruiting a Children’s Residential worker for our client within the Coleraine area. This will be within a residential home and/ or residential short breaks service for young people, as part of the overall network of services in accordance with statutory responsibility and Trust policy.

Job Description:

• Promote and implement a child centred approach, working in conjunction with the Therapeutic Service and related multi-disciplinary professionals- (as per policy and management);
• Have an understanding of how to respond and report robustly and effectively to disclosures and concerns of abuse.
• Have an awareness of policies and procedures in respect of Child Abuse Investigation and Joint Protocol procedure;
• Support the young people by undertaking their general supervision and be involved in their educational work and leisure activities within the home/ service and in the wider community;
• Assist with the supervision of the young people’s clothing, furnishings and household equipment and undertake household and domestic duties, which are appropriate to their care needs;

Criteria:

• 4 GCSEs (Grades A-C) - two of which must include Maths and English, (or equivalent)
• plus have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with young people in a care setting

OR

• NVQ Level 3 in childcare related subject or equivalent plus have a minimum of 1 years’ experience working with young people in a care setting

OR

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working with young people in a care setting

Further Information

• Pay £12.86-£20.58
• Weekly pay
• Holiday allowance
• Full time and Part Time hours will be considered

I am keen to have an initial discussion with anyone who feels this could potentially be of interest. Please send an up-to-date CV to [email protected].