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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.
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.
