Job Description
To provide consistent care, guidance, and support to children and young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Disabilities (LD) in a safe, nurturing residential environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality, child-centred care in line with individual care and behaviour management plans.
* Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage growth, independence, and resilience.
* Support with daily routines including personal care, education, recreational activities, and life skills.
* Use de-escalation and positive behaviour management strategies to manage challenging behaviour.
* Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times.
* Maintain accurate records, reports, and logs in line with Ofsted and organisational requirements.
* Contribute to team meetings, care planning, and multi-agency working.
* Help maintain a safe, structured, and homely environment.
Requirements
* Experience working with children/young people with EBD and/or LD (desirable).
* Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and behaviour management.
* Compassionate, resilient, and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
* Flexible to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins (where applicable).
* Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if not already held).
Benefits
Upto £31,012
Great sleep in rate
Great overtime rate
2-3 shifts per week
Requirements
Person Specification Experience working with children/young people with EBD and/or LD (desirable). Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and behaviour management. Compassionate, resilient, and able to remain calm in challenging situations. Flexible to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins (where applicable). Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if not already held).