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Routeway into working with Children, Young people and Families

Course Overview

Children and young people are supported in care from across Durham County.

Some children and young people need the support of dedicated and highly skilled residential carers, particularly those who cannot live at home or who enjoy a short break in our home for those with additional needs.

Across County Durham support is provided to Children, Young people, and families where a range of different services are on offer. Some children and young people will stay with these services for a short while, whilst others may live in care for some years.

Ofsted inspections will frequently comment on experienced, highly motivated teams who go the extra mile to ensure the best possible outcomes for children. Services hard to promote their safety and their wellbeing and engage with a wide number of partners to achieve this.

Do you think we could provide a career pathway for you? You will bring patience and emotional resilience, empathy and determination to the role, but most of all you will have outstanding aspirations for the children and young people in care.

Intent

Learners will have an awareness and understanding of Residential Child Care and the roles and responsibilities associated with this role. Learners will be supported through the routeway to employment in Residential Child Care with a guaranteed interview in the sector at the end of the programme. Learners will be provided with a DBS and a reference from a vocationally experienced tutor.

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is suitable for those who are looking to work in, or widen their knowledge of, working with children and young people. The course will develop your knowledge of the responsibilities of Residential Support Workers, the diverse needs of the children and young people using the services, and other important factors such as safeguarding.

Learning Method

You will be assessed by your tutor using a variety of methods including, portfolio of evidence, written assignments and an independent study task.

Length of the course

The length of time of this course, is 2 days a week for 6 weeks.

Key Information

Course Length
6 weeks

Learning Method(s)
Paper materials
Paper assessment

For Individuals

Benefits

  • Establish a long-standing career pathway within the sector.
  • Employment opportunities with a guaranteed interview for a position for Residential Support Worker.

Funded Course
Yes

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The course will cover the following:

  • Development of children
  • Children’s Home Regulations and key Quality standards
  • Communication and working in a Team
  • The Rights of the Child
  • Safeguarding
  • Equality and Diversity
  • Developing positive relationships with young people to support the achievement of health and wellbeing
  • Developing positive relationships with young people to support the achievement of positive outcomes
  • Employability Skills Employability and Personal Development including interview skills and preparation for work
  • FREE DBS
  • At the end of the course each learner will be guaranteed an interview for one of the Residential Support Worker roles