Band 5 Residential Child Care Worker Location:various residential homes in Belfast Salary: Band 5 (£) Competitive Hours: Full-time shift pattern includes evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and potentially night duty Recruiting Now via Total Care Recruitment Total Care Recruitment are hiring for passionate and resilient Residential Child Care Workers to join the Childrens Disability team. About the Role Youll be working in a 24-hour regulated residential care environment supporting children and young people with learning disabilities and behaviours of concern. Youll help to provide a safe, structured, and compassionate home environment while supporting care planning, behavioural interventions, and daily activities all aimed at improving the young peoples quality of life. Responsibilities include: Co-leading shifts and overseeing daily operations Assisting with personal care, meal preparation, medication management, and outings Supporting therapeutic plans and behaviour strategies Liaising with families and multidisciplinary teams Leading fun, purposeful activities to promote wellbeing and life skills Completing records, reports, and assessments Being a strong role model and advocate for young people ? What You Need: Essential Criteria: A relevant degree/professional qualification (social work, nursing, teaching, therapy etc.), OR Level 3 in Childrens/Health & Social Care + 2 years experience, OR 5 GCSEs (AC) including English + 3 years relevant experience Eligible for NISCC registration (or currently registered) Full UK driving licence and willingness to drive Trust vehicles* IT skills familiarity with Outlook, Word, Excel, etc. Willingness to work on a 24/7 rota, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, bank holidays *Requirement may be waived for individuals with a disability, if suitable transport arrangements can be made. ?? Ideal Candidate Will Also: Be emotionally resilient and calm under pressure Be a team player with strong communication skills Understand that all behaviour is a form of communication Have a working knowledge of Childrens Homes Regulations & Minimum Standards Be able to take initiative and lead as shift coordinator ?? Interested? If youre ready to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people, wed love to hear from you. ?? Apply now via Total Care Recruitment ?? ?? You will also have to complete an Enhanced Access NI application. Total Care Recruitment adhere to the Access NI Code of Practice. Copy available on request. Total Care Recruitment adhere to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Order (NI) 1979 (amended 2014) and ensure compliance with UK GDPR in managing sensitive personal information request. Our Policy on Recruitment of Ex- Offenders is available on request. If you are motivated, compassionate, and passionate about working with children, we want to hear from you! Total Care Recruitment offers weekly pay and 24/7 support from our professional team. Skills: Challenging Behaviour Autism Learning difficulties Personal Care Personal Care Assistance Learning Disabilities Residential Care Benefits: weekly pay annual leave