Medway Children's Service is rated Good by Ofsted. Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including Upnor and the Hoo Peninsula. Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London. Working at Medway Council means that you get to work alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of children.
Main purpose of the job: Actively promote and apply the ethos of the home as detailed in the Statement of Purpose and aspiring to exceed the quality standards through undertaking responsibilities delegated by the Registered Manager, Deputy Manager and /or Team Leaders, in accordance with the Children’s Homes Regulations (2015). Support the Team Leader with responsibility for registering children and young people. Provide care and support, structure and routines to children and young people that respects their individual needs. To be a positive role model and develop mutually trusting relationships with children and young people, heling them to address their difficulties and achieve their full potential. Safeguard, promote the welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with safeguarding policies and procedures. Liaise with stakeholders in a way that promotes the vision and values of the Council and the vision and values of the service.