Children's Residential Care Worker — Sleep‑In & Bonus

Shaw Trust; Daventry; Sur place; GBP 30 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sleep-in allowance

Ofsted bonus scheme

Enhanced family friendly leave

EAP & wellbeing support

Cycle to Work scheme

Résumé du poste

Homes2Inspire, part of Shaw Trust Group, seeks a Children’s Residential Support Worker in Daventry to provide daily care and support for young people up to 18. You will foster independence, supervise activities, and maintain a safe, nurturing environment aligned with Ofsted standards.

Role requires safeguarding focus, strong interpersonal skills, and flexibility for evenings, weekends, sleep-ins. QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare is encouraged and funded.

Qualifications

• Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded).
• Honesty, empathy, and a commitment to being a positive role model.

Responsabilités

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care.
• Provide daily care and support, including cooking, cleaning, and encouraging independence in budgeting and shopping.
• Encourage participation in community activities and hobbies.
• Maintain a safe environment, following procedures and Ofsted regulations, and report incidents.
• Build positive relationships and act as a role model for managing emotions and behaviour.
• Transport young people to school, medical appointments, activities, and outings.
• Maintain accurate records and liaise with management, social workers and other professionals.
• Work flexibly including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins (1–2 per week).
• Drivers with a full UK license are essential.

Connaissances

Compassion

Patience

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Honesty

Empathy

Formation

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Description du poste

Homes2Inspire, part of Shaw Trust Group, seeks a Children’s Residential Support Worker in Daventry to provide daily care and support for young people up to 18. You will foster independence, supervise activities, and maintain a safe, nurturing environment aligned with Ofsted standards.

Role requires safeguarding focus, strong interpersonal skills, and flexibility for evenings, weekends, sleep-ins. QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare is encouraged and funded.