Lead Residential Care roles

We will train the whole teamin the therapeutic model to emotionally connect with children.  Ongoing you will receive reflective group supervision supported by a clinical psychologist. 

As a Registered Manager you will already have a Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Children and young people's Residential Management).  You will be supported to provide a therapeutic setting, engaging, and implementing with the Children's Services training team to ensure the right training is in place for your team to meet need.

As a Deputy Care Manager you will already have a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care Services (Children & Young People).  We also require that you are working towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care with completion within one year of your start date; we will support you in undertaking this qualification.  You will support the Registered Manager in putting the right training in place for your team.

As a Senior Residential Care Worker you will already have a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care Services (Children & Young People).  You will be keen to progress and demonstrate your residential knowledge with your team, supporting the team in it's ongoing training need. 

We will provide a comprehensive induction package that will include positive behaviour management, first aid, fire safety training, food hygiene, care and medication.  You will undertake mandatory e-learning and the induction will give you the opportunity to get to know your team, policies & procedures, and the home where you will be providing care. 

Being part of Powys Children's Services will mean that you are part of a learning community and opportunity to apply to our 'Grow your own' Social Worker programme or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership in Health and Social Care.   

You will have access to online and in person training events such as: 

• Attachment Theory 
• Challenging Behaviour 
• Child Development  
• Appropriate Touch 
• Community of Practice Seminars that examine issues such as Child Sexual Exploitation