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My client are seeking a dedicated Residential Childcare Worker to provide care, support, and guidance to young people, helping them develop the skills needed for independent living.Key Responsibilities:
- Create a respectful and positive environment.
- Support team efforts to meet placement plan needs.
- Maintain and improve home services within regulatory requirements.
- Encourage young people to achieve their potential and take responsibility.
- Assist in key working sessions and residents' meetings.
- Ensure high standards of cleanliness.
- Handle challenging situations effectively.
- Attend and contribute to meetings regarding young people's progress.
- Complete high-standard paperwork for meetings and updates.
Requirements:
- Ability to engage young people in meaningful activities.
- Motivation skills to help young people meet their care plan targets.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Physical fitness for household chores and restraint procedures.
- Willingness to undertake relevant training and complete QCF Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare within a year (funded) or ideally already hold this qualification
- Driving license is desirable.
Details:We require 2 staff, one to work full-time 37 hours a week and the other to work 15.5 hours a week. The part-time role will have variable hours and the full-time role will work on a basis of 7, 24-hour shifts every 3 weeks with additional payment for-sleep paid on every shift. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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