Providing emotional support during challenging times
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 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? We are looking for people who are flexible, reliable, adaptable, able to read situations to help our young people make positive choices whilst proactively supporting colleagues in their development through leading by example.
Are you great at remaining calm in situations? Offering advice? A good listener and able to show unconditional positive regard? Then we want to hear from you! The work is dynamic and diverse, with each day presenting new and unique tasks — from organising activities to 1:1 support and attending off-site activities. No two days are the same! As a Children and Young Person's Residential Care Worker, you'll need to be adaptable, flexible, and skilled at reading situations to guide our young people towards making positive choices.
* 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 (£26,395 - £27,684.80 per annum)
* £30 sleep-in payment per mandatory sleep-in shift (additional £3,120 based on 2 sleep-ins per week)
* Overtime pay at x1.25 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, typically two days one week and three days the next, from 08:00 am until 11:00 pm, including sleep-ins
* Zero-hour contract with more flexibility on shifts
* Enhanced DBS covered
* Comprehensive induction and training provided
* Rota provided 4 weeks in advance
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