Company: We are looking for experienced and motivated residential childcare officers to join a strong team within the Cardiff region. You will be ensuring that young people receive personalised and sensitive care that meets their various psychological, physical, and health needs.
Your Role
As a residential childcare officer, you will support children aged 6–18 with emotional behaviour disorder and/or complex needs. Your responsibilities include helping individuals achieve self-advocacy and promoting independence, supporting educational needs such as homework or revision, and taking on key worker responsibilities by building strong relationships and implementing personal care plans. You will also maintain the supported living environment, assist with cooking and cleaning, and facilitate access to the community by transporting young people to activities and appointments.
Requirements
* Minimum of 1 year’s experience working directly with children with emotional behaviour disorder and/or complex needs.
* Experience dealing with challenging behaviour, both verbal and physical.
* Ability to stay calm and positive in challenging situations.
* Full UK driving licence and own vehicle with business insurance.
Benefits
* Flexible working hours with shift choices.
* 30% enhancement on hourly rate after 8 pm on weekdays.
* 50% enhancement on hourly rate on weekends.
* Sleep-in allowance.
* Free enhanced DBS check.
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