Children's Residential Worker — Flexible Shifts

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being initiatives

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme and life cover

Staff discounts and gym membership

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a dedicated Children’s Residential Worker to support residents in a safe home, with duties from daily routines to emotional support. You’ll work day and night shifts, including sleep-in duties with allowance, across locations such as Aylesbury and surrounding towns.

Training and strong commitment to safeguarding are required. You will collaborate with social workers, health professionals, and families to implement care plans, record progress, and foster a

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or vulnerable people (paid or voluntary).
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Level 2/3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to complete training and work towards this qualification.

Responsibilities

• Supporting young people with daily routines, meals, and activities.
• Encourage and stimulate emotional and social growth through out-of-school activities and community engagement.
• Building trusting relationships and being a positive role model.
• Helping to manage behaviours using trauma-informed approaches.
• Keeping accurate records, participate in the admission process, case conferences, and reviews, producing reports on individual development/progress.
• Celebrating achievements, big or small, and encouraging independence.
• Providing a warm, accepting environment that meets the diverse needs of individuals.
• Promoting equal opportunities and challenge discriminatory practices within the Home.
• You’ll work alongside social workers, health professionals, and families to ensure care plans are followed and adapted.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Flexibility

Diversity

Inclusion

Education

Level 2/3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Tools

Digital systems

Job description

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a dedicated Children’s Residential Worker to support residents in a safe home, with duties from daily routines to emotional support. You’ll work day and night shifts, including sleep-in duties with allowance, across locations such as Aylesbury and surrounding towns.

Training and strong commitment to safeguarding are required. You will collaborate with social workers, health professionals, and families to implement care plans, record progress, and foster a