Residential Childcare Support Worker
Contract Type: Permanent
Specific Hours: 08:00 - 20:00, 12-hour shifts
Location: Soham, Cambridgeshire
Salary
Unqualified: Base salary of £30,277.23 with potential to earn up to £34,381.23 with sleep-ins
Qualified: Base salary of £31,867.18 with potential to earn up to £35,971.18 with sleep-ins
Qualified Support Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent.
What We Offer
Comprehensive induction and mandatory training to support your development and progression
Fixed 12-hour shift rota, 08:00 - 20:00: Week 1: Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun, 48 hours
Week 2: Weds, Thurs, Fri, 36 hours
Guaranteed minimum average of 168 hours per month
Waking night contracts available
236 hours annual leave per year, including bank holidays
Annual leave increases by 12 hours per year for 3 years, up to 272 hours
Pension scheme, after qualifying period
Fully funded enrolment onto required qualifications
About Area Camden
Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, provides high-quality, family-style residential care built on values of respect, dignity, choice and positive parenting. We support young people aged 11-18, with all care tailored to their individual needs.
Support Workers play a key role in keeping young people safe and helping them develop emotionally, socially and academically. In this role, you'll build positive relationships, support young people with emotional and behavioural needs, and help them feel included in their local community.
Main Responsibilities
Create a safe, nurturing environment that supports each young person's development
Provide emotional and social support, helping young people build positive relationships and engage in their local community
Promote confidence, self-esteem and independence, encouraging positive life choices
Maintain accurate records, including daily updates, safeguarding information and health & safety checks
Assess individual needs and contribute to planning, reviewing and implementing care plans
Work collaboratively with managers, colleagues and external professionals; supervise family contact when required
Support daily living needs in line with each young person's care plan
Assist with household tasks, meal planning, shopping and preparing balanced meals, involving young people where appropriate
Required Attributes
Have the ability to engage with young people in a positive and proactive way
Be self-motivated with a positive nature
Be sensitive and reflective
Have the ability to listen and empathise
Be able to work individually and within a team
Have experience working in the care sector or residential care
Hold a relevant qualification or be committed to undertake a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare - we are looking for passionate and caring individuals who we will support to gain a qualification.
Be willing to work some bank holidays
Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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