Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual)

Leaving Care Solutions; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Leaving Care Solutions seeks committed Residential Childcare Support Workers to provide personalized care to young people in their individual flats or shared houses. The role involves delivering high-quality support, ensuring well-being, and maintaining safety standards while fostering development through positive relationships. The position offers flexibility with no contractual obligations, ideal for those passionate about making a significant difference in young people's lives.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable young people.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Flexibility to work weekends and varied hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, welcoming, and healthy environment for young people.
• Monitor behavioral changes and report support needs.
• Support young people during hospital or police station visits.

Skills

Flexibility

Resilience

Positive handling of challenging behaviors

Self-awareness

Motivation to excel

Education

Qualification in Residential Childcare

Families Practitioner Diploma

Children and Young People's Workforce

NVQ Level in Health & Social Care

Job description

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Hatfield, United Kingdom

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Posted:

24.06.2025

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Job Description:

Specific Hours: Shift pattern - ad-hoc cover

Location: Hatfield

Leaving Care Solutions are seeking committed and enthusiastic Residential Childcare Support Workers to work on a casual basis, covering shifts as needed. This role offers flexibility with no contractual obligations.

Our mission is to make a positive and lasting difference for young people in care moving towards independence, providing accommodation and support for their educational and personal development.

As a Residential Childcare Support Worker, your role involves delivering a responsive, personalized, and high-quality service to young people in their individual flats or shared houses.

You will be responsible for ensuring a safe, welcoming, and healthy environment for vulnerable young people, supporting their needs and well-being.

KEY DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Working according to person-centered risk assessments and support plans, and liaising with support staff for comprehensive handovers
• Monitoring behavioral changes, documenting observations, and reporting support needs
• Maintaining positive relationships with young people, colleagues, and external professionals
• Providing continuous support aligned with day staff standards, focusing on safety
• Carrying out health and safety procedures, including cleaning and policy adherence
• Coordinating with external agencies such as police and Emergency Duty Teams (EDT)
• Supporting young people during hospital or police station visits

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience supporting vulnerable young people
• Flexibility to work weekends and varied hours
• Qualification in Residential Childcare, Families Practitioner Diploma, Children and Young People's Workforce, NVQ Level in Health & Social Care, or willingness to study towards
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle

PERSONAL SKILLS:

• Resilience and positive handling of challenging behaviors
• Self-awareness and role-model qualities
• Accountability and motivation to excel
• Passion for supporting young people's development

LCS is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. We encourage applications from qualified candidates who share this commitment.