Residential Childcare Support Worker - Sleep-Ins & Training

Skycare; Kinsley; In loco; GBP 20.000 - 25.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Full training provided

Paid sleep in shift

Company pension

Employee discount scheme

Refer a Friend programme

Childcare voucher scheme

Holiday pay

Meals included

Access to qualifications (Diploma 3/5)

Promotion opportunities

Monthly clinical supervision

Descrizione del lavoro

Skycare is seeking a dedicated Childcare Support Worker for residential settings with base locations across Pontefract, Castleford and Wakefield. The role covers 33–42 hours per week with shift patterns, plus £60 per sleep-in shift.

You will support children’s daily routines, promote independence, attend appointments and maintain detailed records. A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent is required or you must be willing to work towards it within 18 months.

Competenze

• Flexibility to work sleep-in shifts and variable hours.
• Understanding of issues facing young people in care.
• Willingness to work towards a required qualification within 18 months.
• DBS check at enhanced level is required and paid for by Skycare.
• Full, clean UK driving licence preferred; may be required to cover other Residential Homes.
• Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work is advantageous.

Mansioni

• Support daily routines: hygiene, meals, school runs or activities.
• Promote life skills, independence and socialisation; support bedtime routines.
• Attend medical/appointments and follow activity plans.
• Complete day sheets, handover documents and daily paperwork.
• Assist with budgeting, room checks, housecleaning, shopping, meal prep and kitchen hygiene.

Conoscenze

Flexibility

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

DBS check (enhanced)

Formazione

Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Descrizione del lavoro

Skycare is seeking a dedicated Childcare Support Worker for residential settings with base locations across Pontefract, Castleford and Wakefield. The role covers 33–42 hours per week with shift patterns, plus £60 per sleep-in shift.

You will support children’s daily routines, promote independence, attend appointments and maintain detailed records. A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent is required or you must be willing to work towards it within 18 months.