Overview
Job Title: Residential Childrens Worker (RCW)
Location: Wimborne, Dorset
BH21
Salary: £14 p / h sleep in rate £65
Service Type: Ofsted-Registered Childrens Home
Contract: Full-Time
Responsibilities
* Deliver direct care and support to children in line with individual care plans and risk assessments.
* Build trusting, supportive, and consistent relationships with children, acting as a positive role model.
* Support children with education, personal development, and social activities.
* Encourage and develop life skills, independence, and self-confidence.
* Implement behaviour management strategies in line with the homes policies and Ofsted standards.
* Maintain accurate records, reports, and observations of childrens progress, incidents, and care provided.
* Ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment at all times.
* Attend team meetings, supervision, and training sessions to support professional development and high-quality care delivery.
* Work collaboratively with other staff, external professionals, and families to promote the welfare of children.
* Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional standards at all times.
Essential Requirements
* Experience working with children and young people, ideally in residential care, fostering, or social care settings.
* Understanding of childrens development, safeguarding, and behaviour management.
* Good communication, interpersonal, and team-working skills.
* Flexible approach to work, including evening, weekend, and sleep-in duties as required.
* Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Desirable
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards).
* Experience supporting children with EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties), SEMH, or LD.
* First aid qualification.
* Previous experience in an Ofsted-registered setting.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Career progression opportunities
* Training and development support
* Supportive team culture
* Pension and other company benefits
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a brief covering statement demonstrating your suitability for the role.
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