Job Description:

Residential Care Worker

Location: Derby
Salary: £29,620 plus sleep-ins and bonuses
Sleep-ins: £70 per night
Hours: 40 hours per week, including days, lates, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays

The Role

We are looking for caring, resilient and dedicated Residential Care Workers to support children and young people in a safe, nurturing home environment.

You will help promote their wellbeing, development and independence while acting as a positive role model and ensuring their safety at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualised care in line with care plans and risk assessments.
• Safeguard children and promote their emotional, physical, social and educational development.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive relationships.
• Support education, family contact and leisure activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home.
• Complete records, reports and health and safety checks.
• Follow safeguarding policies and report any concerns.
• Work effectively within a team and complete mandatory training.

Requirements

• Experience working with children and young people is desirable but not essential, as training is provided.
• Experience supporting complex needs or challenging behaviours is an advantage.
• Willingness to work towards or already hold a Level 4 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce, completing it within two years where required.
• Good communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• A patient, resilient and positive approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.
• Flexibility to work shifts, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.
• Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check and join the DBS Update Service.

How to Apply

Interested? Please send us your up-to-date CV.

Important Information

• Right to Work: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
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