RCW & Relief RCW

Job Description

Job Title: RCW & Relief RCW

Scale: Point 21-24, £11.44 – 12.19 per hour, plus Night-time Allowance (sleep in payment) @ £50.00.

Hours: 37 hours per week on a rota system (or if a Relief RCW when required)

Reports To: Registered Manager

Location: Any [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Group establishment or workplace

Purpose of role: To ensure children & young people ‘looked after’ by ‘[Employer hidden] Group’ are provided with the highest possible quality of care to assist them reach their fullest potential.

Main responsibilities of the role:

• Take responsibility for the basic care of children – assisting and ensuring good personal care, health care, education and recreational activities.
• Proactively support the young person’s care plan – and taking active responsibility to promote their Health, Education, Independence, Social, Emotional and Personal Well Being.
• Work at any [Employer hidden] Group establishment or designated workplace according to direction from Senior Staff.
• Always put the needs of children first, treating them with dignity and respect.
• Be committed to [Employer hidden] Group’s ‘Culture of Awareness’ Policy and actively promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people by reporting any concerns which might compromise the child / young person’s safety.
• Contribute to and create a warm, caring and nurturing environment.
• Ensure high standards of professional conduct at all times.
• Take responsibility for children’s diet ensuring good nutrition and balanced meals.
• Take responsibility for children’s health and well-being – ensuring regular GP and hospital visits, administering and appropriate recording of medication, dental and optical checks and other medical needs as necessary.
• Promote contact with the child’s birth family and others through supervising and / or transporting children to contact in conjunction with the child’s care plan.
• Utilise own transport (car driver) in order to transport/support young people to and from family contact, school, health appointments etc.
• Ensure the home is clean, hygienic, and tidy at all times.
• Ensure all bedding and children’s clothing are always clean, ironed and prepared for use.
• Ensure the health & safety of children and others through regular monitoring of potential hazard and risks and report these to the manager as necessary.
• Take an active part in promoting the child’s involvement through youth, leisure, social and recreational activities within the local area.
• Ensure that any specific additional needs of the children – physical, emotional or medical - are addressed through providing support in accordance with individual care plans
• Ensure that the child’s individual cultural and religious needs are promoted and respected.
• Promote the child’s health and well-being in conjunction with the child’s care plan.
• Ensure a regular log and record of events is maintained including night observation / medication check list.
• Ensure relevant information concerning each child is accurately recorded and maintained in accordance with organizational policy and aims.
• Prepare and write reports in accordance with the child’s needs and organizational requirements.
• Attend LAC, education and other meetings concerning the child in accordance with their care plan.
• Prepare for and attend Supervision Sessions – both individual and group sessions and also take a proactive part in self-development and learning.
• Attend all Team Meetings, Briefings and familiarise yourself with memorandums and all information related to your duties.
• Attend training and development sessions in accordance with Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
• Utilise own transport (car driver) in order to transport/support young people to and from family contact, school, health appointments etc.
• Ensure professional standards in line with individual and team performance plans.
• Act as a role model and mentor new staff as required.
• Undertake other duties as deemed necessary to provide excellent standards of care for children at all times.

Prepared by: HR/Office Manager

Reviewed: Jan 2025.

Important Note

The work of [Employer hidden] Group is both varied and challenging which results in some unpredictable circumstances. There is an integral need for all employees to be flexible in response to situations that arise outside of this job description. Additional duties will most likely be required to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work that maintain staff activity and quality of service provision.

[Employer hidden] Group requires a commitment from all staff to promote quality, equality and diversity.

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced criminal records bureau check. [Employer hidden] Group operate a culture of awareness policy, and all staff will be subject to thorough reference checks.

Person Specification

RCW / Relief RCW

Area Essential Desirable Where assessed

Attitude • Genuine commitment to Application Form

welfare of Looked After Interview

children. Written Exercise

• Committed to anti-oppressive

practice

• Honesty, Tolerance, Trust-

worthy, Patience, Flexibility.

• Interest in the development of

other workers

Education & • Good Literacy / Numeracy • NVQ / ILM Level 3 / QCF Application Form

Qualifications Skills Level 4 (Children & Interview

• Understanding and Young People)

knowledge of the Children Act • Dip SW or Equivalent

1989/2004 and Every Child • A1 (D32/33)

Matters qualification

Experience • Previous experience of • Experience of working Application Form

working with children & young in a residential Interview

people. childcare setting

• Previous supervisory

experience.

Skills • Good Communication skills Application Form

• Ability to relate to other staff, Written Exercise

children & young people Interview

• Good IT Skills

Professional • Committed to own Application Form

Development Professional Development & Interview

Learning Opportunities