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.,

• Providing emotional support during challenging times
• Building strong and healthy relationships with them in order to help the children and young people learn to trust again.
• Working as a key worker to one of the young people
• Helping them build resilience and self-confidence.
• Teaching the young people and children boundaries and help them learn what a healthy relationship looks like.
• Fostering ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potential
• Offering support in the educational pursuits of young individuals
• Maintaining 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 future
• Acting as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussion
• Encouraging community engagement, attending off-site activities, and expanding their personal social networks
• Meeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning shopping etc.)
  
  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!, Minimum age requirement: 21 years old
• Full UK driving license preferable
• No prior experience necessary, only a commitment and passion for working with young people
• Attendance at a 2-week training program required
• Must have availability for sleep-in shifts
  
  Salary: £12.69 - £13.31 per hour (£26,895 - £27,684.80 per annum)
• £30 sleep in payment per mandatory sleep in shift (£3,120 based on 2 sleep ins per week)
• Plus, an additional overtime pay of 1.25x 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 (Typical shift pattern is 2 on 4 off., £30 additional payment per sleep-in shift
• Enhanced DBS covered
• Comprehensive induction and training provided
• 2-3 shifts per week for an excellent work/life balance
• Automatically enrolled to complete NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young Persons Workforce after successful completion of 6 month probationary period
• Rota provided 4 weeks in advance