Residential Childcare Worker

Caretech; Colchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payment (£30) per shift

Overtime pay 1.2x the hourly rate

Enhanced DBS

Comprehensive induction and training

Job summary

Caretech in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Residential Care Worker to support and guide young people. You will provide emotional support, help them pursue education goals, and participate in planning meetings and reviews.

The role requires adaptability, a proactive attitude, and willingness to attend sleep-in shifts. Training is provided, and a full UK driving license is preferred for off-site activities.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Minimum age requirement: 21 years old.
• Sleep-in shifts availability required.
• Full UK driving license preferable

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support during challenging times.
• Foster ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potential.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare written reports for planning meetings or reviews.
• Empower young people to participate in decision-making about their lives and futures.
• Advocate for the young person in meetings where they are the subject of discussion.
• Encourage community engagement and attend off-site activities with the young people.
• Meet the needs of children and young people, organise social activities, and maintain the home (chores, laundry, cooking, shopping).
• Attend sleep-in shifts as required

Skills

Empathy

Adaptability

Communication

Teamwork

Commitment to working with youngpeople

Education

Driving license (preferred)

Job description

The nature of the work is dynamic and diverse, with each day presenting new and unique tasks - no two days are the same! From organising activities to 1:1 support to attending off site activities there is no telling what each day would bring. As a Residential Care Worker, you'll need to be adaptable, flexible and a pro at reading situations to guide our young people towards making positive choices.

• Providing emotional support during challenging times
• Fostering ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potential
• Offering support in the educational pursuits of young individuals
• Maintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager.
• Empowering young people to actively participate in decision-making about their lives and future
• Acting as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussion
• Encouraging community engagement, attending off-site activities, and expanding their personal social networks
• Meeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning shopping etc.) Minimum age requirement: 21 years old
• Full UK driving license preferable
• No prior experience necessary, only a commitment and passion for working with young people
• Attendance at a 2-week training program required
• Must have availability for sleep-in shifts

What we are offering:

• £30 sleep in payment per mandatory sleep in shift
• Plus, an additional overtime pay of 1.2x your hourly rate.
• Hours: 40 hours per week on a rotational basis (rota provided 4 weeks in advance)
• Shift Patterns: 2 - 3 shifts per week (Typical shift pattern is 2 on 4 off. 08:00am until 11:00pm - with sleep in), £30 additional payment per sleep-in shift
• Enhanced DBS covered
• Comprehensive induction and training provided
• 2-3 shifts per week for an excellent work/life balance
• Rota provided 4 weeks in advance