Join Our Team as a Residential Childcare Support Worker!
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people? LCS is on the lookout for committed and enthusiastic Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our team in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity to work full-time, with a flexible schedule that includes 35 hours per week plus sleep-in shifts.
Salary and Working Conditions
* Basic Salary: £22,367.80
* Potential Earnings: Up to £27,983.80 with sleep-in shifts
* Location: Leeds
* Shift Pattern: Rota basis, including evenings and weekends
Your Role
As a Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in helping young people transition towards independence. Your responsibilities will include:
* Providing practical support and guidance tailored to individual care plans.
* Building positive relationships with young people, staff, and professionals through effective communication.
* Supporting young people in Education, Employment, and Training, ensuring they achieve their learning qualifications.
* Maintaining community links, such as educational provisions, sports centers, and youth clubs.
What We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you should possess the following:
* Flexibility: Availability for shift work, including sleep-in nights, evenings, and weekends.
* Qualifications: Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma, Children and Young People's Workforce, NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, or a willingness to study towards this.
* Experience: Working with attachment and trauma, challenging behavior, or mental health issues is desirable.
* Understanding: Knowledge of the challenges faced by young people in care.
* Transportation: A full driving license and access to a vehicle is desirable, but good public transport links are available.
* Computer Skills: Intermediate level experience.
What We Offer
At LCS, we believe in investing in our team. Here’s what you can expect:
* On-the-job accredited training.
* Opportunities to gain NVQ qualifications.
* Access to accredited online courses and qualifications.
* Regular supervisions to support your growth.
* Pension scheme and employee discount scheme.
* 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).
* Travel costs covered above £5 to support your commute.
Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of young people! The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. LCS is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.