We're looking for an experienced and reliable Children's Home Care Worker to join a private organisation that provides residential care for children and young people with complex needs, including those with forensic backgrounds and a history of trauma or challenging behaviour. This is a demanding but highly rewarding role, working within a small team to create a safe, stable and supportive environment for young people aged 8 to 18.
Responsibilities
* Supporting young people with day-to-day care, emotional wellbeing, routines, and behavioural needs
* Building positive, professional relationships and offering consistent, trauma-informed support
* Promoting independence, safeguarding, and emotional development through structured care plans
* Supporting young people with education, appointments, and daily living tasks
* Working closely with colleagues, social workers, education providers and external agencies
* Keeping accurate records and contributing to multi-agency reviews and risk assessments
* Working shifts that include sleep-ins and waking nights, following a rolling 2 on / 4 off pattern
What we\'re looking for
* Experience working with children or young people in residential care, youth justice, or forensic services
* Confident working with challenging behaviour and complex emotional needs
* A calm, resilient and professional approach
* Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
* Flexible and reliable with a strong team ethic
* NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People (or working towards it) is desirable, but not essential
If you have the right experience and want to make a real difference in a young person\'s life, we\'d like to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for more information
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