Responsibilities
* Providing emotional support during challenging times.
* Fostering ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potential.
* Offering support in the educational pursuits of young individuals.
* Maintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for planning meetings, reviews or other meetings as directed by the line manager.
* Empowering young people to actively participate in decision‑making about their lives and future.
* Acting as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussion.
* Encouraging community engagement, attending off‑site activities, and expanding their personal social networks.
* Meeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning, shopping, etc.).
Are you a dedicated, compassionate person looking for an exciting new career within Residential Care? We are looking for people who are flexible, reliable, adaptable, able to read situations and help our young people make positive choices whilst proactively supporting colleagues in their development through leading by example.
Are you great at staying calm in situations, offering advice, providing a good listening ear, and showing unconditional positive regard? Then we want to hear from you! The nature of the work is dynamic and diverse, with each day presenting new and unique tasks – no two days are the same. From organising activities to 1:1 support to attending off‑site activities there is no telling what each day would bring.
As a Children and Young Person's Residential Care Worker, you'll need to be adaptable, flexible and a pro at reading situations to guide our young people toward making positive choices. New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people's records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential; full training will be provided. All staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day‑to‑day role.
Qualifications
* Minimum age requirement: 21 years old.
* Full UK driving license preferable.
* No prior experience necessary – only a commitment and passion for working with young people.
* Attendance at a 2‑week training program required.
* Must have availability for sleep‑in shifts.
* Enhanced DBS covered.
* Comprehensive induction and training provided.
* Rota provided 4 weeks in advance.
Benefits and Pay
* £30 additional payment per sleep‑in shift.
* 2‑3 shifts per week for an excellent work/life balance.
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