Residential Childcare Support Worker

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An exciting opportunity to work as Children’s Residential Childcare Support Worker, working with young people between the ages of 8 -18. These positions are open to experienced candidates only

Working on a 3-week-rolling rota basis, based on 56.4 hours per week(sleeps included), the working pattern is 1 day on, 2 days off. Sleep shifts are included in the annual salary and payment of which is guaranteed when on annual leave.

A family-run residential childcare provider offers a variety of residential placements to young people between the ages of 8 - 18 and who may display emotional and challenging behaviours. The young people placed within our services have often experienced significant adversity and trauma in their young lives and may no longer be able to reside within their familial/foster home.

They aim to create a safe and sustainable nurturing environment for our young people and a developmental and rewarding workplace for our care team. We ensure our team(s) adhere to Ofsted standards and guidelines referencing the Children’s Act and Children’s Care Standards, Ofsted is the looked-after children’s regulatory body.

We are looking for someone with a passion for working with young people and wanting to make a difference in their lives. In return, we can provide opportunities for personal and professional development and progression within the company, as well as training and access to CPD. You will be a positive role model for the young people and encourage them to develop meaningful relationships and attachments, contributing to their development, and enabling them to reach their full potential.

You may be completing your Level 3 Diploma in Children’s and Young People or have experience in childcare or youth settings at a Residential Childcare Support Worker level and an understanding of the challenges young people and carers face within a residential care setting.

A Full UK driving licence is required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £33,551.23 per year

Benefits:

Casual dressCompany eventsCompany pensionDiscounted or free foodEmployee discountFree ParkingHealth & wellbeing programmeOn-site parkingStore discountSchedule:

Day shiftNight shiftOvertimeWeekend availabilityExperience:

Residential Children's Care: 1 year (required)Licence/Certification:

Level 3 or 4 Children, Young People residential/workforce required or working towards Work Location: In person