Residential Child Care Worker

TN United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Residential Child Care Worker to create a nurturing environment for children in care. This role involves providing emotional and physical support, ensuring the well-being of young individuals who have faced challenges. You will engage in their development through recreational and educational activities, while also managing behaviours with care and understanding. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and have the required qualifications, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team dedicated to positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people in a care setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and the needs of looked-after children.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to children in a residential setting.
• Build trusting relationships with children to encourage their development.
• Promote safety and welfare of children, adhering to safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Child Care

Communication Skills

Behaviour Management

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

GCSEs in English and Maths

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We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Derby to assist with the appointment of a Residential Child Care Worker, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £16.25 - £20.44 per hour

Summary:

As a Residential Child Care Worker - Level Two, you will play a vital role in providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for children and young people who are looked after by Derby City Council. You will contribute to their emotional, social, and physical development, ensuring their well-being and promoting positive outcomes. You will support care planning, participate in the day-to-day running of the home, and be a consistent adult presence in the lives of young people who have experienced trauma, neglect, or abuse.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people in a residential setting in line with individual care plans.
• Build trusting, professional relationships with children, encouraging their development, independence, and self-esteem.
• Promote the safety, health, and welfare of children and young people at all times, adhering to safeguarding procedures and regulations.
  
• Support and manage challenging behaviours using de-escalation and restorative approaches, in line with training and care plans.
• Assist in planning and participating in recreational, educational, and social activities.

Qualifications:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or willingness to achieve this within 2 years of appointment.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 years experience working with children and young people in a care, support, or education setting.
• Experience of managing challenging behaviour and working under pressure.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and the needs of looked-after children.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.