Salary: £30,024 - £33,699 per annum
Type of vacancy: Permanent
Work pattern: Full Time, including some weekends, 37 hours per week
Work Base: Lyndene, Edwinstowe, NG21 9QE
Make a real difference every day by becoming a Residential Social Care Worker at Lyndene, where you’ll nurture young people’s growth and wellbeing in a supportive team that invests in you.
We are looking for a compassionate, motivated individual to join our team as a Residential Social Care Worker.
The Children and Families Department takes a strengths‑based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this ’Our Nottinghamshire Approach’.
Responsibilities
* Providing high‑quality care and support to young people in a residential setting.
* Meeting the physical and emotional needs of the young people.
* Engaging in activities that promote their development and well‑being.
* Working collaboratively with team members to create a safe and supportive environment.
* Maintaining accurate records and documentation related to care plans.
* Participating in shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.
Qualifications
* A minimum of 6 months experience working with children, young people or adults, either in a voluntary, work or other relevant setting.
* A background in supporting individuals with diverse needs.
* A commitment to ongoing professional development and training.
* A full driving licence (unless a disability precludes this).
Desired Behaviours
* A caring and compassionate approach to working with young people.
* Resilience in handling challenging situations, both physically and emotionally.
* Strong teamwork skills, contributing positively to a collaborative environment.
* Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of young people and the team.
Working Hours and Benefits
* Working hours are 7:30‑15:30.
* You will be required to work 2 weekends in 4 (alternate weekends).
We offer generous enhancements for shift work, including additional pay for hours worked after 8 pm, weekends, and bank holidays. This can significantly increase your annual earnings.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to go beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation. Under the Disability Confident scheme we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.
Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
A job share scheme is available for all full‑time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.
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