Residential Childcare Worker

Pin Point Health & Social Care; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare services organization in the United Kingdom is seeking Residential Childcare Workers to provide support for young people in residential settings across Teesside. The ideal candidates will have experience in residential childcare, effective communication skills, and the ability to engage positively with young people. Responsibilities include ensuring the welfare of the young people, providing high-quality care, and following individual care plans. A Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People is desirable. Pay ranges from £12.21 to £20.88 per hour depending on the shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working within residential childcare settings.
• Professional and caring nature.
• A driving license and access to a vehicle is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the welfare of all young people within the service.
• Provide high quality care at all times.
• Contribute towards the care and development of young people.

Skills

Effective communication

Engagement with young people

Awareness of non-verbal communication

Education

Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People

Job description

Residential Childcare Workers

Middlesbrough

£12.21 - £20.88 per hour depending on shift pattern and location.

We are currently looking to recruit Residential Childcare Workers to work within a range of residential settings across Teesside.

Within this role you will be supporting a range of young people that may have learning difficulties, autism and/or emotional behavioural disorders and mental health issues. The younger persons you are supporting may also present different aspects of challenging behaviour and complex health needs.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Previous experience of working within residential childcare settings.
• Effective communications in relation to report writing and verbal communication with staff.
• Awareness of non-verbal communication.
• A professional and caring nature.
• The ability to engage with young people in a positive and proactive manner.
• A level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Children and Young People is desirable but not essential to the role.

Requirements of the role:

• Ensure the welfare of all young people within the service.
• Take a child centred approach and ensure that high quality care is provided at all times.
• Contribute towards the care, learning and development of young people within the service.
• Ensure that young people within service are appreciated, provided with equal opportunities and never discriminated.
• Ensure personal choice and encourage each young person to be involved in all aspects of their care.
• Liaise with parents/families of the young people within the service as well as external authorities.
• Follow individual care plan's to ensure each young person is effectively supported with all of their daily living needs.

A driving license and access to your own vehicle is desirable due to the nature of the role.

Please apply with your CV via the apply button or contact our Middlesbrough office for further information