Residential Childcare Support Worker

LCS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential support organization in Leeds seeks committed Residential Childcare Support Workers for full-time roles (35 hours/week plus sleep-ins). The position involves engaging and motivating vulnerable young people, ensuring their safety, and supporting their transition to independent living. Flexibility in hours is required, including potential evening and weekend shifts. The salary starts at £22,367.80, with the potential to earn up to £27,983.80 depending on shifts worked.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable young people in a residential setting.
• Ability to motivate and encourage young people.
• Understanding of individual care plans.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to develop independent living skills.
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment for residents.
• Engage and motivate young people in their daily activities.

Skills

Engaging with young people

Flexibility in availability

Providing a safe environment

Job description

Contract : 35 hours per week plus sleep in shifts

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

Location : Leeds

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

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