Residential Childcare Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Residential Childcare Support Workers who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people. This full-time role involves providing essential support and guidance to help young individuals transition to independent living. You will engage with vulnerable youth, ensuring their environment is safe and nurturing while fostering their educational and personal growth. The position requires flexibility and a commitment to working varied hours, including evenings and weekends. Join a team that values training, development, and the well-being of young people in care.

Benefits

On-the-Job Accredited Training

Opportunities to gain NVQ Qualifications

Access to accredited online courses

Regular Supervisions

28 days' Annual Leave

Cost of travel covered above £5

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable young people is essential.
• Must hold or be willing to pursue relevant childcare qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in developing independent living skills.
• Maintain positive relationships with young people and staff.
• Assist in educational and vocational training.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication Skills

Experience with Trauma

Experience with Challenging Behaviour

Understanding of Young People in Care

Education

Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma

Children and Young People's Workforce

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Tools

Computer Skills

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Client:

Polaris Community

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

983afb9ab104

Job Views:

32

Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Salary: Basic salary £22,367.80 with a potential to earn up to £27,983.80 with sleep in shifts

LCS are looking for committed and enthusiastic Residential Childcare Support Workers to work full time 35 hours plus 2 sleep ins per week with the opportunity to work additional hours.

You will be working on a rota basis which may include evening and weekends. Flexibility in your availability is a must!

Our vision is to make a positive and lasting difference to young people who have been in care and are moving towards independence. We provide young people with accommodation/housing, as well as support them to move towards independent living and educational achievements.

As a Support Worker your role involves engaging, motivating and encouraging young people placed in their individual flat or shared house.

Young people supported by LCS are vulnerable and you are responsible for ensuring that the home in which you are working provides a safe, welcoming and healthy environment for the young person living there.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Offer practical support and guidance to young people in line with their individual care plan to enable them to develop skills needed to live independently and to achieve in their education.
• Maintain positive working relationships with young people, staff and professionals by communicating effectively at all times.
• Support a young person in Education, Employment and Training, who is working towards an accredited learning qualification, by evidencing work completed and submitting this to the relevant instructor.
• Maintain appropriate links in the community - e.g., educational provisions, sport centre, youth clubs.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE:

• Flexibility in their availability as the roles involve shift work - sleep-in nights, evenings and weekends.
• Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, or be willing to study towards this.
• Experience of working with attachment and trauma is desirable.
• Experience of working with challenging behaviour and or mental health issues is desirable.
• Have an understanding of the issues that face young people in care.
• Be willing to travel so a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable, although good public transport links are available in this area should you have no access to a vehicle.
• Computer experience to an intermediate level.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• On-the-Job Accredited Training.
• Opportunities to gain NVQ Qualifications.
• Access to accredited online courses/qualifications.
• Regular Supervisions.
• 28 days' Annual Leave (including bank holidays).
• Cost of travel is covered above £5 to support with commute.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check for this position. LCS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.