Residential Children's Worker

Job Title: Residential Care Worker

Reporting To: Home Manager

Salary

• £12.75 per hour
• Full time is contracted to 163 hours per month, any hours completed over 163 will be paid time and a quarter.
• Sleep shifts are £70

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality care, support, and guidance to young people within a residential setting, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and development at all times. The role involves supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes, develop independence, and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting Young People

• Provide day-to-day care and support to young people in a residential environment.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Meet the emotional, physical, educational, social, and behavioural needs of young people.
• Act as a positive role model and promote appropriate behaviour.
• Support young people in developing life skills, independence, and self-confidence.
• Follow individual care plans and contribute to their ongoing review and development.
• Encourage participation in education, training, employment, and recreational activities.

Key Worker Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for allocated young people and support them to achieve their personal goals.
• Provide one-to-one support, guidance, and emotional assistance.
• Advocate for young people and encourage their involvement in decisions affecting their lives.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation in line with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support young people to develop positive relationships and community involvement.

Team Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings, handovers, and training sessions.
• Share information appropriately to ensure effective communication and continuity of care.
• Promote consistency in the delivery of care and support plans.

Requirements

• Experience working with children and young people is desirable.
• Ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Willingness to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and bank holidays where required.
• Relevant qualifications or willingness to work towards them.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.