In-Home Child Care & Support Specialist

Rainbow Care Solutions; Cannock; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainbow Care Solutions in Cannock is seeking dedicated Home Carers to provide high-quality care and supervision to children and young people in their own homes, promoting safety, wellbeing and development.

You will work with families, help with daily living activities, education access and community engagement, while maintaining safeguarding practices and documenting outcomes. Fully funded NVQ training supports career progression into supervision and management roles.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people in care, education, or support settings.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection basics.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for working with families, professionals and children.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; reliable and organised.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support tailored to the child's individual needs.
• Assist with daily living activities, including personal care and light household tasks.
• Support children to access education, health appointments and community activities.
• Promote independence, confidence and life skills development.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, families and professionals.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and observations in line with policies.
• Administer medication where trained and authorised to do so.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and report promptly following procedures.
• Support children with emotional and behavioural needs using positive strategies.
• Work collaboratively with social workers, healthcare professionals, schools and family members.

Skills

Child care experience

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 2/3 Diploma (Children & Young People)

GCSEs

Enhanced DBS check

Medication administration training

Job description

Rainbow Care Solutions in Cannock is seeking dedicated Home Carers to provide high-quality care and supervision to children and young people in their own homes, promoting safety, wellbeing and development.

You will work with families, help with daily living activities, education access and community engagement, while maintaining safeguarding practices and documenting outcomes. Fully funded NVQ training supports career progression into supervision and management roles.