Childrens Residential Care Worker

Description

Salary: GBP12.69 - GBP13.31 per hour GBP30 sleep in payment per mandatory sleep in shiftPlus, an additional overtime pay of 1.2x your hourly rate.Hours: 40 hours per week on a rotational basis (rota provided 4 weeks in advance)Shift Patterns: 2 - 3 shifts per week 08:00am until 11:00pm - with sleep in Are you a dedicated, compassionate person looking for an exciting new career within Residential Care? Are you a caring individual with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people? Are you wanting to join a supportive team in a career you can grow in? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are looking for Residential Care workers to join our home within Bedford and Essex who can establish meaningful relationships creating a positive, warm, and rewarding environment. We need somebody who can provide a supportive role in the lives of young people, able to give advice, assistance and support in order to help empower young them in addressing past and present difficulties.

The nature of the work is dynamic and diverse, with each day presenting new and unique tasks - no two days are the same! From organising activities to 1:1 support to attending off site activities there is no telling what each day would bring. As a Residential Care Worker, you'll need to be adaptable, flexible and a pro at reading situations to guide our young people towards making positive choices.

Our children in our Colchester home are aged from 4 - 12 years old. It is a fast paced and busy home and we are looking for individuals with an 'up for anything' attitude and a genuine love for working with young children. Your day with the children will be very varied. No two days are the same and will be packed with fun activities with the kids!

Key responsibilities include:

Providing emotional support during challenging timesFostering ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potentialOffering support in the educational pursuits of young individualsMaintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager.Empowering young people to actively participate in decision-making about their lives and futureActing as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussionEncouraging community engagement, attending off-site activities, and expanding their personal social networksMeeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning shopping etc.) Qualifications/Experience/Requirements:

Minimum age requirement: 21 years oldFull UK driving license preferableNo prior experience necessary, only a commitment and passion for working with young peopleAttendance at a 2-week training program requiredMust have availability for sleep-in shifts Benefits:

GBP30 additional payment per sleep-in shiftEnhanced DBS coveredComprehensive induction and training provided2-3 shifts per week for an excellent work/life balanceRota provided 4 weeks in advance If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join our dedicated team. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling career journey with us!

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