Mental Health Residential CYP Worker

Supporting Futures Consulting Ltd; North Kilworth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive consulting agency in North Kilworth seeks a Mental Health Residential CYP Worker to engage with children and young people, fostering independence and wellbeing in a residential setting. Responsibilities include building trust, ensuring safety, and complying with safeguarding policies. A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is required, and candidates should be motivated to positively impact the lives of young people. The position offers a permanent contract with 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Motivated to make a positive difference in young people's lives.
• Ability to work in shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to complete the required diploma.

Responsibilities

• Build trust and nurturing relationships with service users.
• Document information accurately and maintain records.
• Ensure adherence to safeguarding policies.

Skills

Understanding of safeguarding

Motivation to make a difference

Flexibility for shifts

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

Role: Mental Health Residential CYP Worker

Based: Coalville

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week (5 days out of 7)

Salary: £26142 - £29463

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working with children & young people and positively impacting their lives? Our client has an exciting opportunity to join their Mental Health Residential Home as a Residential Children & Young People\'s Worker, on a full-time permanent basis.

Synopsis of Duties

• To build trust and develop nurturing relationships which promote the service user\'s independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities.
• To work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.
• To contribute to the upkeep of the home, including cooking, cleaning etc.
• To document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date.
• To ensure that safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.
• To promote, monitor, and maintain a safe environment at all times.

Essential Requirements

• Must hold the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare OR be willing to successfully achieve this within the required timeframe.
• Must be motivated by the opportunity to make a positive difference in young people\'s lives, creating a safe space and building resilience.
• Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding and protection of vulnerable children & young people.
• Flexibility to commit to sleep-ins and shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Relevant experience working with children & young people is desirable, but not essential, with the right attitude and willingness to learn.

Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an agency and an employer