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
Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Residential Childrens Worker to join our team at an Ofsted-registered childrens home in Wimborne, Dorset. The role involves supporting children and young people with complex needs, including emotional, behavioural, or developmental challenges, in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.
As a key member of the team, you will work closely with the Registered Manager, other staff, and external professionals to provide high-quality care that promotes positive outcomes, personal growth, and wellbeing for children in our care.
Key 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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