Lead Residential Care Worker - Children

Action for Children; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Training and development

Wellbeing day

Life cover

Blue Light Card discounts

Wellbeing day

Job summary

Action for Children in Abingdon is seeking a Residential Support Worker (Shift Leader) to join our team. You will help create safe, stable homes for children and young people, leading shifts and delivering personalised care and advocacy.

The role requires a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to complete within 2 years. We offer extensive training, paid leave, well-being day, Blue Light Card discounts, and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting and building trust with service users.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate with service users and their families.
• Strong problem solving in individual and team settings.
• Demonstrate emotional resilience to handle challenging aspects of the role.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to complete within 2 years with support.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and supportive environment for children and young people.
• Deliver personalised care, guidance, and advocacy to promote wellbeing.
• Ensure safety and health, helping them reach their full potential.
• Assist with personal care, administration of medication and clinical procedures.
• Develop and evaluate care plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Care experience

Trust-building

Communication with families

Emotional resilience

Team problem solving

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Action for Children in Abingdon is seeking a Residential Support Worker (Shift Leader) to join our team. You will help create safe, stable homes for children and young people, leading shifts and delivering personalised care and advocacy.

The role requires a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to complete within 2 years. We offer extensive training, paid leave, well-being day, Blue Light Card discounts, and competitive salary.