Overview
Job Title: Children\'s Residential Child Care Worker (10 - 10 Shift)
Location: Exceptional Care Ltd, The Malthouse Business Centre, 48 Southport Road; Leyland / Tarleton
Salary: £12.37 per hour (£13.50 per hour for qualified staff). Shift: 10am - 10pm, 3 on 3 off
About The Company
Exceptional Care is a therapeutic children’s service providing care and support to children and young people aged 8-17 from complex backgrounds who display challenging behaviour and EBD. The service is an independent social care organisation with multiple residential units across the North West. We use a systemic therapeutic approach rooted in attachment theory and trauma-informed practice, and we are implementing a framework of assessment and outcome monitoring using the Secure Base Model.
Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot accept applications from overseas or without the required right to work.
Your Role
You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people, attending to their practical, physical and emotional needs, and safeguarding each young person at all times. You will provide a high standard of care and support in a professional manner to vulnerable young people with challenging behaviour and emotional/behavioural difficulties. You will develop good working relationships with children, young people and other agencies, building trust and positive relationships. You will be part of a team that creates a loving, stable environment to help each young person achieve positive outcomes and learning experiences.
Responsibilities
* Support 1:1 or 2:1 staffing in a residential setting.
* Attend to practical, physical and emotional needs of young people.
* Safeguard and supervise at all times.
* Collaborate with external agencies and colleagues to support outcomes.
Qualifications
Required Criteria
* 6-12 months experience within a children\'s residential setting.
Desirable Criteria
* NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People\'s Workforce (preferred or willing to work towards).
* Full UK Manual Driving Licence (preferred)
Benefits and Incentives
* Comprehensive, paid induction training through Think Tank Academy
* Consistent support, training and development
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee of the month and outstanding service awards
* Payment on completion of induction for the first year
* Medicash, Cycle to work
* Long Service awards with additional annual leave
* Pension Scheme
* Length of Service Holiday Scheme
* Refer a Friend Scheme
* Free Gym Membership
Closing and Status
* Closing Date: Friday 31 October, 2025
* Contract Type: Full-time
* Salary: £12.37 per hour
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