Child Care Officer

Child Care Officer Duration: Initially 3 months Rate: £25 umbrella an hour (£20 PAYE an hour) Hours: 35 hours a week - Monday to Friday (term time) 2.30pm - 8.30pm - Monday to Friday (school holidays) 9.30am - 3.30pm The London Borough of Merton is looking for a Brightwell Care Officer to join their service. As a Care Officer you will: Meet the care and recreation needs of the children with disabilities who are provided with short breaks Ensure a safe and stimulating environment is maintained for the children Work as a link worker, for an agreed number of children who are in receipt of short breaks liaising with the family to support the safe care of the young people Ensure children's welfare is paramount and that child protection policies and protocols are adhered to at all times Carry out high quality written and photographic observations, planning and assessments, identifying next steps for children's and young people's development Actively promote and implement the short breaks service's vision, with a clear focus on children's/young people achievements and participation in purposeful and fun activities/programmesRequirements Must hold a relevant qualification at level 3 and a good standard of education Experience of direct working, planning and delivering a range of activities and opportunities that provide a stimulating environment for children and young people with SEN, disabilities and complex needs Experience of working in partnership with parents/families to improve outcomes for children/young people Knowledge of good practice standards in childcare/short breaks settings and an ability to apply these practice standards to day to day services and short breaks provision/activities Paediatric First Aid