Residential Childcare Support Worker

Catholic Care (Diocese of Leeds); Long Lee; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a new children's home in Keighley, providing care and support for children aged 6-11 facing social and emotional challenges. As a mentor, you'll engage in activities and help children build healthy relationships, making a real difference in their lives. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute positively to children's well-being.

Benefits

Pension

Sleep-in payments

Qualifications

• Caring and enthusiastic individual eager to make a difference.
• Ability to engage in diverse activities such as arts and crafts, gaming, and swimming.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and care to help children thrive.
• Support children with social and emotional challenges.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Job description

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Are you a caring and enthusiastic person eager to make a real difference in a child’s life?

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team at the opening of our new children’s home in Keighley. The ideal candidate embodies resilience, empathy, and a strong commitment to positive impact. You should believe in the untapped potential of children and be willing to engage in diverse activities such as arts and crafts, gaming, cinema, swimming, or cooking. As a role model and mentor, you will be a vital part of the child's support system, providing guidance and care to help them thrive. Your efforts will help children build healthy relationships, making this role both challenging and rewarding.

About the Role

Steps for Tomorrow, our new children’s home in Keighley, opening in July, will care for 2 children aged 6-11 with social and emotional challenges, including past experiences of abuse, neglect, or exclusion.

Our staff provide care, support, and interventions to help each child and their family or caregivers engage, heal, and thrive. The goal is to facilitate placement into foster care or return to their family, promoting confidence, positive mental health, and well-being, without stigma.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: £28,265 – £29,674, plus pension and other benefits, depending on qualifications and experience. The role includes "sleep-in" payments, which can add approximately £4,000 annually if eight sleep-ins are completed per month.

Position Details

Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours/week). Part-time and bank work are also available.

Closing Date: 23rd May 2025

Interview Process: Shortlisted candidates must visit the home prior to a formal interview.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Non-profit Organizations

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