Childcare support worker

Skycare; Kinsley; On-site; GBP 13,776 - 15,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee discount scheme

Childcare voucher scheme

Paid for sleep-in shifts

Access to qualifications

Job summary

Skycare is looking for a dedicated Childcare Support Worker to join their team in Kinsley. This full-time position will involve supporting children in daily routines and enhancing their welfare. The role requires flexibility for sleep-in shifts and a commitment to safeguarding.

Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training and be part of a supportive team focused on promoting independence and social skills in children. Benefits include a company pension, meal provisions, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Flexible in availability for sleep-in shifts.
• Understanding of issues faced by young people in care.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines and promote personal hygiene.
• Assist with meal preparation and daily logistics.
• Build relationships with families and document daily activities.

Skills

Flexibility in availability

Communication skills

Teamwork

Understanding of issues faced by young people in care

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

Job description

Childcare Support Worker in Residential Settings

Base Location: With services in Pontefract, Castleford, Wakefield we currently have vacancies throughout.

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Specific Hours: 33-42 hours per week - shift pattern

Pay rate: £ 13.20 per hour + £60 per sleep-in shift

Qualified Care Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare.

Qualifications / Experience / Requirements

• Minimum age requirement: 21 years old
• Full UK driving licence preferable
• Must have availability for sleep-in shifts

Main Duties

• Supporting all of the children daily routines, including getting them up, promoting personal hygiene routines, meals, either school runs or activities
• Supporting room cleans/developing of life skills/independence, promoting socialisation and supporting bed-time routines
• Attending medical/other appointments
• Supporting the plans on the activity planners
• Completion of day sheets for the boys and working with them on their targets
• Completing handover documents/ tasks
• Completion of all daily paperwork
• Completing budgeting requirements
• Completion of daily room checks and daily housecleaning tasks
• Complete any food/other shopping needs, including meal preparation and kitchen hygiene/laundry duties
• Completion of any specific checks such as COSHH, Fire Checks/Car checks
• Liaising and building appropriate relationships with the families, working to find out about special dates for boys and ensuring these are noted/marked, sorting and planning family time contacts

All Applicants Must Have

• Flexibility in availability is a must as the role will involve sleep in nights and shift work
• Have an understanding of the issues that face young people in care
• Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent – or be willing to work towards a required qualification within 18 months
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Be willing to learn
• Be able to work well as part of a small team
• Be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. Your DBS check shall be paid for by ourselves
• Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work would be advantageous.
• Have a full, clean UK driving licence and be able to cover at other Residential Homes as and when needed.

Benefits

• Full training provided to gain a recognised qualification
• Paid per sleep in shift
• Company pension
• Employee discount scheme
• Refer a Friend programme
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Holiday pay
• Meals included
• Access to qualifications (Including Diploma 3/Diploma 5)
• Promotion opportunities
• Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, access to therapeutic support

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.