Residential Childcare Support Worker - Sleep-In & Growth

Skycare; Wakefield; In loco; GBP 19.000 - 26.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Skycare is seeking a Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our West Yorkshire team. The role covers 33-42 hours per week across term-time and holidays, with sleep-in shifts and a mix of day and evening duties.

You will support children’s daily routines, attend appointments, and help develop life skills within a safe, nurturing home environment. Training and DBS processing are provided.

Competenze

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Full UK driving license preferable.
• Must be available for sleep-in shifts.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Willing to learn and work well in a small team.
• DBS check at enhanced level required.
• Experience with challenging behaviours advantageous.
• Understanding of issues facing young people in care.

Mansioni

• Support daily routines, meals, school runs or activities.
• Promote personal hygiene and life skills; encourage independence.
• Attend medical appointments and follow care plans for children.
• Complete diaries, day sheets and handover documents.
• Assist with budgeting, shopping, and housekeeping tasks.
• Coordinate with families and plan family time contacts.
• Serve as a Keyworker for assigned children.

Conoscenze

Flexible availability

Excellent communication

Willingness to learn

Team player

Formazione

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Descrizione del lavoro

Skycare is seeking a Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our West Yorkshire team. The role covers 33-42 hours per week across term-time and holidays, with sleep-in shifts and a mix of day and evening duties.

You will support children’s daily routines, attend appointments, and help develop life skills within a safe, nurturing home environment. Training and DBS processing are provided.