We are seeking a compassionate Residential Care Worker to join our 5 bed LD team in providing a safe, nurturing environment for young people in care.
You will play a key role in supporting their physical, emotional, and social needs, promoting positive outcomes, and ensuring the highest standards of care.
All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.
Key Responsibilities: Provide Safe, Supportive Care: Ensure the physical, health, and social needs of young people are met in a secure, welcoming environment.
Support less experienced staff and foster effective teamwork.
Promote Positive Life Outcomes: Contribute to an enabling culture that helps young people reach their full potential, supporting their educational and social development.
Safeguarding and Risk Management: Identify and manage safeguarding concerns, ensuring effective risk management and appropriate action is taken.
Develop and Review Care Plans: Work with young people, families, and professionals to develop and review individual care plans that meet each young persons needs.
Educational Support: Maximise educational opportunities for young people, liaising with schools and supporting their academic progress.
Build Positive Relationships: Establish and maintain strong relationships with young people, families, and external agencies, fostering a positive, supportive environment.
Team Support and Professional Development: Mentor less experienced staff and contribute to team assessments.
Participate in ongoing training to enhance professional skills.
Equality and Inclusion: Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, respecting the unique cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds of each young person.
Benefits: Holidays starting at 27 days + 8 bank holidays, rising to 30 days + 8 bank holidays after 5 years, and 33 days + 8 bank holidays after 10 years.
Supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development Shift Patterns: Early Shift: 7:00am 2:30pm Late Shift: 2:00pm 9:30pm Sleep-in Shift: 2:00pm 11:00pm Sleep-in Shift: 11:00pm 7:00am Max 3 Sleep-ins per month Essential Skills and Qualifications: Experience: Experience in residential care, social care, or working with children/young people preferred Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is Skills: Excellent communication, safeguarding awareness, and the ability to manage challenging behaviour.
Strong organizational skills Personal Attributes: A passion for supporting young people and promoting their well-being.
Ability to work flexibly as part of a team The role will require an enhanced DBS check.
Additional Information: You will be expected to work on a rota system, including evenings, weekends, and possibly overnight shifts.
Sleep in payment of £96.00 per sleep example, based on 2 sleeps per month can add an additional £2,304.00 a year.
Enhanced pay for weekend shifts - 25% added to your hourly rate of pay.
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