Child Care Worker

Coperecruit; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a compassionate Child Care Worker in Keighley to support vulnerable children. This role involves planning activities, fostering positive relationships, and encouraging personal development. Ideal for someone passionate about making a difference in children's lives, offering full training and support for career progression.

Benefits

Full training and ongoing support for progression

Qualifications

• Willingness to attain Level 3 Diploma.
• Experience in residential setting or caring for young people required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support children by showing awareness of their individual interests.
• Plan and organise activities for daily and special occasions.
• Provide emotional support and follow individual support plans.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to communicate with residents and professionals

Understanding of behavioral and emotional difficulties

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent

Job description

Would you like to support and help improve the lives of vulnerable children who have experienced trauma?

This could be the next rewarding role for you!

An opportunity has arisen for a Child Care Worker to provide child-centred support to children at a small residential service in Keighley.

This service meets the needs of children both on a social and emotional level.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Child Care Worker who is a caring individual and passionate about providing an excellent level of care to children.

It could also suit a graduate who would like to begin their career supporting children and young people and making a positive difference to their lives.

As a Child Care Worker, you will make positive relationships with the children.

You will provide support that enables children to develop life skills, confidence, and help improve their self-esteem.

As a Child Care Worker, you will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

You will encourage children to partake in a range of activities and develop life skills that enhance their quality of life.

The salary range does include some sleep-ins.

Child Care Worker Role

1. Support children by showing awareness of their individual interests and preferences, introducing them to a range of experiences, and enabling them to make informed choices wherever possible.
2. Plan and organise activities on a daily basis, as well as for special celebrations and festivals.
3. Participate in holidays and a range of sporting and physical activities with children and young people.
4. Work directly with children in accordance with individual programmes and strategies, e.g., anger management, self-esteem.
5. Consult meaningfully with young people and their families.
6. Follow individual support plans and provide emotional support.

Child Care Worker Skills / Qualifications :

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) or an earlier equivalent (NVQ), or willingness to attain this.

Excellent communication skills—ability to communicate with residents, team members, and other professionals such as social workers.

Experience in a residential setting or working and caring for young people with behavioral and emotional difficulties.

Company

A child and young person-centred charity with an excellent reputation for providing support that enables young people to lead interesting and fulfilling lives.

This professional organization provides full training and ongoing support for progression for Residential Child Care Workers.