Children’s Support Worker

First 4 Care Ltd.; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Children’s Residential Care Worker in Doncaster, where your dedication can truly make a difference. This full-time, on-site role offers you the chance to support young people overcoming trauma and learning difficulties, helping them navigate their world with care and understanding. You'll be part of a nurturing environment that aims to provide a safe home, resembling a family setting. With opportunities for professional development through training and nationally recognized qualifications, this role is perfect for both experienced professionals and those looking to start a rewarding career in care. If you're passionate about improving lives, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Comprehensive training program

Nationally recognized qualification enrollment

Paid sleep-in shifts

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Commitment to providing emotional and practical support.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement care plans for children and young people.
• Provide emotional and practical support to enhance well-being.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Education

Level 3 qualification in residential childcare

Job description

This is a full-time on-site role as a Children’s Residential Care Worker located in Doncaster. As a Children’s Residential Care Worker, you will be responsible for providing support and care to children and young people in a residential setting. Your day-to-day tasks may include creating and implementing care plans, offering emotional and practical support, and ensuring the well-being and safety of the children under your care.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a resilient and passionate individual to join our amazing teams. The role will be to support young people that are overcoming trauma and young people with learning difficulties, who have so much to offer and just need the guidance of nurturing adults that can show them the world isn’t such a scary place. Our aim is to provide the young people with a safe home, which mirrors as near a possible a family home.

Are you passionate, enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to making a difference in improving the lives of young people? Then our young people need you. We have vacancies in our homes for young people with learning disabilities and complex needs that require adults who are patient, caring, compassionate, and reliable. Our young people need familiarity and consistency, with adults that can commit to 20-40 hours a week. Adults that can support them to learn new skills, give them new life experiences, and create memories they will treasure for a lifetime. If this is you, then we can’t wait to meet you.

While experience and a Level 3 qualification in residential childcare are advantageous, they are not mandatory. We offer a thorough induction and training programme. You will be enrolled in a nationally recognised qualification, with support provided to complete this. Our exceptional therapist will train you to deliver informed therapeutic practice.

This role will involve paid sleep-in shifts and full-day shifts, often preferred by people looking to enjoy full days off a week. This is an excellent chance for individuals seeking to positively impact young people’s lives, suitable for both seasoned care professionals and those considering a career transition.

You will benefit from:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. We have a high expectation that all staff share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.