Residential Childcare Worker - LD Children's Home
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Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of young people? Are you passionate about working with children and helping them reach their full potential?
We're looking for a committed, caring, and resilient individual to join our residential team in Oldham. In this rewarding role, you'll support children and young people with learning disabilities-helping them grow, thrive, and achieve a brighter future.
About us:
Family Care are a family-owned social care provider working therapeutically with children for over 30 years, we are committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where every child and young person can thrive.
About the role:
As a Residential Childcare Worker you'll play a vital role in delivering daily care, emotional support, and meaningful interactions that help each young person grow and thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. Working within the home's Therapeutic Model, you'll collaborate closely with our in-house therapeutic practitioners to ensure every young person receives the consistent, personalised support they need to make lasting, positive changes in their lives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support children and young people with a range of learning disabilities in their everyday routines
* Promote independence and encourage participation in household and community activities
* Help manage personal care needs where required, with dignity and respect
* Build trusting relationships and provide emotional support
* Follow individual care plans and contribute to their development
* Work effectively as part of a consistent and professional care team, including undertaking sleep-in, shift/rota work (including weekends)
* Maintain detailed and accurate records
What We're Looking For:
* Experience working with children, young people or adults with learning disabilities
* NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to work towards)
* Empathetic, patient, and positive attitude
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* A calm and proactive approach to challenges
* Full UK driving licence (essential)
What we offer:
* Salary: up to £32,935 per annum (this includes sleep in allowance)
* Extensive training and career progression
* Access to Paycare and Employee Assistance Programme
* Contributory Pension
* Long Service Rewards
* Sick Pay (after qualifying period)
Family Care is committed to safeguarding and always promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects the post holder to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we select the suitable candidates.
All offers of employment are subject to safeguarding checks, both an Enhanced DBS check and comprehensive references will be carried out. We are permitted to ask whether an applicant has any convictions, cautions or reprimands or final warnings (spent or otherwise) under the current guidance, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975. Please note that disclosure of a criminal background will not debar you from employment.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Individual and Family Services
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