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Residential Care Workers for Children and Young People Apprentice

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Physical/Emotional/Social Needs of Young People
Assist in the development of new techniques and approaches to child care provisions
Encourage development of individual interests and attitudes
To promote, safeguard and protect the welfare of each young person Establish and maintain positive and trusting relationships with the young people that will promote their sense of security
Provide firm, consistent and fair boundaries in respect of their behaviour and employ appropriate and agreed sanctions
Ensure that appropriate medical help is provided in cases of illness and accidents
Promote the development of a healthy lifestyle for Young People
Observe and assess the behaviour of Young People
To engage in and supervise day to day care practices, creating an accepting environment conducive to the positive personal development of each Young Person
To undertake in planning for and preparation of Young People for admission or discharge, to and from residential care. This may include professional negotiations to ensure that the Young Person transfers to an environment stable for that individual and one where he/she can cope or be assisted to cope

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