Residential Children's Worker

If you're a caring, enthusiastic, dedicated team player with a can-do approach who understands the needs of Young People we want to hear from you.

• Have you got experience with Children and Young People, in residential childcare or other young people settings?
• Can you commit to working shifts, nights and weekends on a 2 on 4 day off rota system.
• Do you wish to complete a level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Or are you a current Residential Childrens Worker looking for an exciting new opportunity, wish the above, and needing an organisation to support your career path

 Answer Yes to the above; Being a Residential Childrens Worker could be the perfect role for you.

Please note you will be expected to sleep in after each shift and you must hold a full UK driving license and have a vehicle available for work purposes you can get business insurance on, for this role.

Key skills required for this role:

Provide a safe environment for the young people in our care
Good communication skills with the ability to develop positive relationships with young people, colleagues and professionals
Be a good team player to provide a high level of care and achieve positive outcomes
Encourage the young people to be motivated and take part in activities, education and extracurricular activities
Provide a high level of care within a residential childcare setting
Have attention to detail ensuring correct information is recorded in all paperwork, keeping this up to date and organised including care plans and employees’ record keeping is updated
Be able to adapt working practice to the ethos of the home
Up to date knowledge of the current legislation governing the sector
Demonstrate a commitment to own training and development
Be flexible and able to undertake shift work including weekends and sleep-ins.
Be confident in using Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel and Word, or willing to learn
Apply for enhanced DBS disclosure and if applicable, overseas criminal records checks
Full UK driving licence

Desirable Attributes

• 12 months experience of working in an environment that supports Young People
• Understanding of Ofsted 
• Basic knowledge of attachment and trauma in relation to young people.
• Experience of professionals’ meetings and working contributively with the professional network.

In return the role offers you:

New Starter Bonus if you’re L3 Diploma (Residential Childcare pathway) qualified when joining of up to £1000, paid in instalments (direct applies only)
Pension Auto-enrolment scheme
‘Pay Care Scheme’ funded which gives you cash back for medical costs
Employee Assistance Programme which includes a telephone advice line available 24/7 365 days a year
‘Perk Box’, discounts or free offers on hundreds of well-known high street and online brands
Annual Leave Service Award each year, up to a total of 1 extra weeks’ holiday after 5 years
Long Service Bonus of £750 given after 5 continuous full-time years of employment
Support for your continued professional development such as funding for Level 3 in Residential Childcare and Level 5 in Leadership and Management
Qualification Bonus when you complete your Level 3 (£500) or Level 5 (£750) qualifications, paid in instalments
Refer a Friend Scheme bonus for you and the friend you’ve recommended for a role
Free meals on shift (for residential roles)
DBS check paid for, and reimbursement of the cost for the update service each year

About the organisation:

The organisation is a specialist, independent social care provider who operate a number of residential and supported living units across the region. Our aim and yours will be to transform the lives of looked-after children. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team as a Team Leader to lead one of the registered Children’s Homes. As a Team Leader, every day will be different, and you won’t find a more rewarding career.

You may also have experience in areas such as: Deputy Manager, Service, Supported Living, Complex Needs, Accommodation Service, Housing, Social Housing, Mental Health, Mental Health Support, Mental Health Support Worker, Mental Health Service, Housing Management, Children Support Worker, Social Service, Social Services, Housing and Health, Social Care, Care and Support, Deputy Service Manager, etc. #INDSCP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Crystal Care Solutions reserves the right to interview on reciept of application and close the vacancy early in the event of a high number of applicaations.  Therefore, early applications are advised.