Job Description

Job description

Residential Childcare Worker position will involve working in our 3 bedded - residential children's home that supports children and young people with emotional, behavioural difficulties. This job entails providing one to one therapeutic residential childcare for children aged 11 - 18 years who could have suffered abuse and/or neglect in their lives.

Due to growth and expansion; we are looking for compassionate, positive, and creative carers that are aligned with our goal of changing children's lives.

Benefits:

The opportunity to be part of a child's life and become their key worker Excellent salary increments in line with transparent grade and career progression. Comprehensive onboarding and training plan in a variety of disciplines (including Safeguarding, Clinical Understanding, Health & Wellbeing and Behaviour Management) to give you the autonomy to change a child's life. Full certified Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and behavioural de-escalation restraints training will be provided to give you the tools and ability to manage challenging behaviours. Funded Level 4 Diploma for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce (England) Counselling Service. Pension Scheme.

What you will be doing:

Providing one to one residential and support therapeutic care for children aged 11-18 who are from a background of trauma and neglect. To be responsible for the physical, social, and emotional well-being of the child/children. To participate in children's daily routines e.g., planning children's activities, arranging medical appointments, liaising with third parties to the organisation including schools and social workers etc. Working holistically with care, education, and therapy to achieve the best possible outcomes for the child. Working with a team and manager to ensure the children in your care have all their needs and requirements met. Ensuring all Safeguarding responsibilities are met. Maintaining appropriate and accurate records and reports. Shifts involve 15.5 hours of working time; plus sleep in duties with some shifts. (In exceptional circumstances, waking nights may be required).

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

Ideally, you will have some experience of caring for young people with emotional difficulties or challenging behaviours, however, what we are essentially looking for is someone with a genuine desire to develop and progress a career in this sector with us. We have helped develop people with no experience to achieve some unbelievable outcomes for children through the strong relationships they have formed.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a dedicated team. Flexibility to work on a rolling rota basis over 365 days per year (this will include bank holidays and weekends). A valid enhanced DBS, or willingness to undertake a DBS check. A respectful, courteous, and compassionate nature. Open and honest approach with a growth mindset. Basic IT skills and familiar with MS Office. Willingness and ability to complete sleep-in shifts.

Driving licence - essential

If not already qualified, a willingness to undertake Level 4 Diploma for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce (England)

This job offers you the opportunity to be part of a child's life, please consider this carefully as our children deserve consistency and commitment from adults that have space in their lives for the next few years.

Job Types:

Permanent, Full-time

Salary:

Between 12-13 dependent on experience and skill

Additional 50 sleep in bonus

Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
Qualifications:

Level 3/4 Diploma (preferred)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.50-13.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 38 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Application question(s):

Do you hold a valid driving licence?
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person