Job Description

Job Summary

We are delighted to be offering an opportunity for a

Residential Support Worker

and

Residential Senior Support Worker

to join our Children's Residential Home in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our aspiring and dedicated team where you will be well supported to develop your career and further enhance your knowledge as part of a well-established and caring provider. We are seeking compassionate and dedicated adults to provide care, nurture and most importantly a safe and secure home for our children.

A little bit about us...

Yorkshire Care Homes is a committed and passionate residential children's home provider who are dedicated to improving the lives, aspirations, experiences, and outcomes of children who we look after. Yorkshire Care Homes provide residential care for children aged 4-17.

Yorkshire Care Homes primary focus is ensuring every child lives, grows, and thrives in an environment where they are understood, nurtured, valued, supported, developed, and feel stable and safe.

Every child who comes to live at our home will receive the environment, care and nurture that would be expected of our own children. Children will be supported to have fun, play, grow and learn. We are passionate for children to explore their own uniqueness, develop hobbies, interests, life skills, resilience and independence supporting their transition into adulthood.

"Our mission is to provide exceptional outcomes for exceptional children. Yorkshire Care Home will always provide the highest standard of services for children within a warm, safe, nurturing environment. Our aim is to give our children the ability to become the best version of themselves, hope for their future, helping children be the driver in their journeys and reaching the destination of their dreams"

Responsibilities

Provide direct support to children, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times. Communicate effectively with children, families, and other professionals to foster a supportive environment. Implement care plans as directed, adapting approaches based on individual needs and circumstances. Engage children in activities that promote social interaction, learning, and development. Providing emotional support during challenging times Fostering ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potential Offering support in the educational pursuits of young individuals Empowering young people to actively participate in decision-making about their lives and future Acting as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussion Meeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning shopping etc.) Act as a positive adult role model for the children within our residential homes. Provide a safe and nurturing environment to support, advise and guide our young people to develop social, emotional and physical well-being. Help our children develop self-esteem, a feeling of safety and develop personal strategies to deal with behaviours that challenge and ultimately to achieve their optimum potential. Support and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of all aspects in the home including cooking, cleaning and finances.. Ability to engage with our children, helping to develop their interests and organising relevant activities to support this. Ensuring that the needs of the children are being met and reviewing and recording changes to those needs.

Skills

Proven experience in childcare or working with children is preferred. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with children, families and professionals. A valid driving licence is preferred for transportation purposes. Strong IT skills for documentation and reporting purposes. A compassionate nature with the ability to build rapport with children and their families.

Why work for Yorkshire Care Home?

Competitive salary Comprehensive induction training. Robust and regular in-house training to support staff in their roles. Funded professional qualifications - Diploma Level 3 / 4 in Residential Childcare for all Support Workers. Workplace Pension Scheme 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on working full time / 40 hours per week) Eligibility for Blue Light Card (Residential Care staff) All meals provided when on shift (Residential Care staff). On-site parking. Enhanced DBS covered.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.00-16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Night shift Overtime
Work Location: In person