Children's Residential Worker - Pilsley, Chesterfield (Health Need Focus)
Are you a compassionate and dedicated person with a passion for helping children thrive, especially those with complex health needs? Together Care Solutions is looking for Children's Residential Workers to join our team in Pilsley, Chesterfield. If you're ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with disabilities by providing dedicated care and essential health support, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
* Provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing home for children with disabilities, including those with complex medical needs.
* Accurately monitor and record health observations (e.g., vital signs, specific symptoms), escalating any concerns immediately to the appropriate channels.
* Administer prescribed medication following all policy and procedure guidelines, ensuring meticulous and auditable record-keeping.
* Support children's emotional, physical, and social development, adapting care routines to meet individual health and mobility requirements.
* Work as part of a committed team to deliver high-quality care and promote independence while ensuring all health and safety standards are met.
* Help create positive outcomes for the young people in our care.
What We're Looking For
* Kind, reliable, and resilient individuals with a genuine passion for working with children, especially those requiring specialised health support.
* Experience in a care setting and/or working with children with complex needs or medication administration is highly desirable, but full specialised training will be provided.
* The flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
* A relevant qualification, such as a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, is a plus, but a willingness to learn and commit to specialised health training is what matters most.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £14,472.00-£31,200.00 per year
Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week
Benefits:
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Work Location: In person