Children's Residential Care Worker

Nurtured Care Services; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a nurturing environment where you can make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people. As a Residential Care Worker, you will provide essential support to those who have faced significant challenges, helping them thrive in a safe and caring home. With opportunities for professional growth through funded training and a supportive workplace culture, this role offers a chance to develop your skills while making a real difference. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and join a team that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Free initial enhanced DBS check

Funded accredited qualifications

Extensive paid induction training

24-hour on call support

28 Days Paid Holiday

Pension contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience working with children/young people.
• An NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Children & Young People is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the care of children and young people.
• Ensure comprehensive record keeping and safeguarding.

Skills

Experience working with children/young people

Understanding of safeguarding

Record keeping

Creating positive relationships

Education

NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Children & Young People

Job description

Role: Children's Residential Care Worker

Location: Telford, Shropshire

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 7:00am - 11:00pm

Rate of Pay: £14.00 per hour

Do you want to be part of a devoted team of care workers working in one of our beautiful Ofsted Registered Children's homes in Telford, Shropshire?

We provide a safe, stable, and caring environment for children and young people to make their home.

Our children and young people's ages range from 8 up to 18 years old and they have often experienced high levels of trauma, neglect, and crisis in their young lives, resulting in them experiencing complex challenges.

If you feel you could make a positive difference for these children and young people, you'll be a perfect fit within the role.

What is essential for this role?

• You will need to have had at least 12 months experience working with children/young people. (Essential)

What will be expected from you as a Residential Care Worker?

• An NVQ/Diploma Level 3, or equivalent, in Children & Young People is preferred for this role
• Creating positive relationships and meeting the needs of our children and young people
• Using your experience and skills - further developed with our support and training, you will assist with the care of our children and young people
• An excellent understanding of safeguarding
• An ability to articulate and ensure comprehensive record keeping
• Preferred - Previous experience within an OFSTED regulated residential setting
• Preferred - Driver with full UK driving licence

What will you receive in return for being a Residential Care Worker?

• Competitive hourly rates of pay
• Free initial enhanced DBS check*
• Funded accredited qualifications earn whilst you learn and upskill your career!
• Extensive paid attendance to our Induction Training
• 24-hour on call support
• 28 Days Paid Holiday!
• Contributions to your pension
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support
• Refer a Friend Scheme, £100 voucher of your choice!

Nurtured Care Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its homes. We use robust safer recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment.

Nurtured Care Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.

Click on apply now and let's get you started in your first steps of joining the Nurtured Care Services team.

• We will pay for your initial DBS check, where it is then your responsibility to either join the update service or pay for a new certificate upon renewal date (every 2 years).

We're sorry, but we do not currently offer sponsorship to applicants.