Senior RSW - (Job ID : VS/10391)

Our client is currenlty looking to employ a Senior RSW for their therapeutic children's home in Dartford. Hours of work: 40 hours per week average on a shift basis to include sleeping-in duty on a rostered basis 1. Objectives 1.1 Support children and young people to develop and improve their relationships with others, their social and life skills, academic attainment and participation in recreational and leisure pursuits through contributing to the provision of stable, secure and safe surroundings, planned activities and individual interventions. 2. Main Purpose of Job 2.1 To establish a nurturing and supportive relationship with children and young people in order to help them develop functional and constructive relationships with others. 2.2 Within the overall framework of TulipCare’s philosophy of care and statement of purpose to participate as a team member in providing care and support to the children and young people placed in the home. 2.3 To act as shift leader supporting the team in providing a stable, caring and supportive environment for children and young people that respects and affirms their racial, cultural and religious identity and lifestyle. 2.4 To assist children and young people to develop socially acceptable behaviour through encouragement of positive behaviour, constructive response to inappropriate behaviour and adherence to TulipCare’s behaviour management strategies. 2.5 To act at all times within the framework of the Core Principles (as attached). Applicants must have recent experience of working with children who have challenging behaviour and Emotional Behavioral Difficulties. you must also have an NVQ 2 or 3 children and young people. If you only have an NVQ 2 then you must be willing to undertake the NVQ 3.