Residential Childcare Worker, Children's Home

Purpose: Residential Support Worker is responsible for ensuring that the physical, intellectual, emotional, psychological, and social needs of children are met consistently to a high standard. The RCW complies fully with all statutory and regulatory guidance in conjunction with the provider's policies, procedures, and practices. Working on a shift pattern, including days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays, sleeping-in duties, and subject to risk assessment - lone working.
About the Provider
The providers commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children is paramount. The primary aim is to create a warm, nurturing environment that supports safety, growth, and development. Caregiving is influenced by a therapeutic model underpinned by Developmental Psychotherapy, embracing an attachment and trauma-informed approach.
Staff members are trained accordingly, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of children's behaviors and effective engagement from assessment to intervention. The commissioned therapeutic partnership supports the development of children and staff teams through direct works and consultations.
Care for Children:
Improve the lives of children and young people in care.
Model relationship-based caregiving in all interactions.
Establish caring, secure relationships with children.
Implement admission protocols to ensure children feel welcomed and informed.
Work closely with children to ascertain their wishes and feelings.
Fulfil tasks outlined in care plans within agreed timescales.
Ensure timely completion of records, assessments, and reports.
Engage children in the role of a key worker.
Undertake direct work with young people and act as a role model.
Meet health, education, and training needs of children.
Engage children in developmentally appropriate activities.
Model and promote respect for the caregiving environment.
Ensure children have access to advocacy and children's rights services.
Attend meetings to support children and advocate for them.
Ensure the physical security of the home.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our professional and dedicated team, we encourage you to apply today.

Qualifications: Must be willing and able to achieve or hold the NVQ Level 4 Diploma for Residential Childcare or an equivalent.
Experience: Childcare setting (1 year minimum), Working within Child Protection procedures, Residential childcare experience.
UK Driving Licence: Required

Salary: £26K - £29K - This is inclusive of up to 3 sleeps per month, additional sleeps are paid at £50 per sleep. Overtime available to increase salary if required.

Shifts: Over Mon - Sun, including BH, 40hour per week excluding sleeps