Description
Role: Residential Childcare Support Worker
Company: Beaufort Care Group
Location: West End, Southampton, SO30
Salary: From £31,500 per annum, inclusive of enhancements
Hours: 37 hours per week, plus 10 sleep-in shifts per month and overtime opportunities
Roster: 3-week rolling roster to include weekends and Bank holidays
It's exciting and busy times for Beaufort Care Group as we look forward to opening a brand new children's home in West End, Southampton.
Vacancies for Residential Childcare Workers are now open and we are inviting applications for full and part-time opportunities.
Why work with us
* Competitive Pay: Great opportunity to earn, with potential to increase your salary upon successful probation and achievement of NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner qualification (or equivalent), PLUS sleep-in and over-time rates
* Employee Benefits: 5.6 weeks holiday rising with service; £500 joining bonus (T&Cs apply); Blue Light Card; free DBS; referral bonuses; long service awards to a maximum of £2000; and company events
* Professional Development: Comprehensive and fully paid induction; relevant, professional qualifications paid for by us; continuous skills and knowledge training; plus opportunities for career advancement in the childcare industry with an expanding company
About the Role
As a Residential Childcare Support Worker, you will perform a vital role in our children's lives, working as part of a team, and being a responsible, trusted 'parent figure' for looked-after children in care.
Your responsibilities include:
* Safeguarding children and building strong, positive relationships with children who have experienced traumatic, abusive and difficult backgrounds
* Supporting their educational and emotional development, helping them to heal and thrive
* Planning and co-ordinating engaging, fun activities, encouraging the children's preferences and leisure interests
* Providing a structured, safe, well-maintained, and comfortable home environment
* Following regulatory processes which includes good administration, care planning and daily record keeping
About you
To succeed as a Residential Childcare Support Worker, we're looking for candidates who are:
* Dedicated to child safeguarding
* Empathetic and effective communicators, able to form trusted, meaningful relationships with children
* Passionate about making a positive difference in children's welfare
* Resilient and patient, capable of handling challenging behaviours
* Proactive and creative in activity planning
* Capable of practical 'life skills' including cooking, cleaning and good home management
* Detail-oriented and competent users of IT, to ensure that every child's needs are met and documented in line with regulatory expectations and standards
Essential must haves
A valid UK driving licence, proximity to West End, Southampton, with a willingness to pursue relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People & Families Practitioner.
More About Beaufort Care Group
Beaufort Education and Care is a leading provider of residential childcare services for looked-after children aged 6-18. With over 20 years' experience in the sector and 7 established children's homes and supported living accommodation in Dorset, we are proud and excited to be expanding our services into Hampshire.
We specialise in supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) that stem from lived experiences of trauma and abuse. Our reputable homes all have a cosy, yet contemporary 'family feel' and our team is dedicated to providing high-quality, therapeutic childcare, ensuring each child's individual needs are met in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Commitment to Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities
Beaufort Care Group is fully committed to safeguarding children and promoting equal opportunities. Candidates will be subject to a thorough application and recruitment process, with successful applicants undergoing robust background checks including Police and Safeguarding enquiries to ensure the safety and well-being of the children in our care.