Are you a dedicated, compassionate person looking for an exciting new career within Residential Care? Are you a caring individual with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people? We are looking for Residential Care workers to join our home within Bedford and Essex who can establish meaningful relationships creating a positive, warm, and rewarding environment.
We need somebody who can provide a supportive role in the lives of young people, able to give advice, assistance and support in order to help empower young them in addressing past and present difficulties.
As a Residential Care Worker, you'll need to be adaptable, flexible and a pro at reading situations to guide our young people towards making positive choices.
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 any 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.) 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 Benefits: £30 additional payment per mandatory sleep-in shift Enhanced DBS covered Comprehensive induction and training provided 2-3 shifts per week for an excellent work/life balance Rota provided 4 weeks in advance Plus, an additional overtime pay of 1.25x your hourly rate. xkybehq Hours: 40 hours per week on a rotational basisShift Patterns: 2 – 3 shifts per week (Typical shift pattern is 2 on 4 off.
08:00am until 11:00pm – with sleep in ) If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join our dedicated team.