Residential Childcare Worker

Parallel Parents; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run children's care provider in the UK is looking for Residential Care Workers to provide 24/7 care for children. This role requires engaging with young people, maintaining communication, and supporting well-being. The position offers opportunities for professional development, a flexible working schedule, and multiple benefits including bonuses for qualifications. Candidates need to be self-motivated and must hold a driving licence.

Benefits

Overtime paid for above contractual hours

Bonus for completing L3 diploma

Loyalty bonus

Signing bonus

Additional leave

Casual dress

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted or free food

Free or subsidised travel

On-site parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Must have good communication and listening skills.
• Must be willing to do sleep in shifts/waking nights.
• Availability for 24/7 shifts required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 residential care for children.
• Engage with young people to support their development.
• Maintain good communication and documentation.

Skills

Communication and listening skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work on a rota

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week (sleep in / waking night will be expected).

Advertised salary includes for night working.

Are you looking to make a difference to the lives of young people? Are you looking for an exciting challenge, where everyday is different?

Would you like to begin or further your Career in the Residential Care Sector?

Care Today (Children's Services) are recruiting Residential Care Workers to join our homes. Our welcoming homes provide 24/7 care for young people within the home. The home is for children all facing a variety of their own challenges, and we are looking for enthusiastic and caring people to help make a difference to these children.

During your 6-month probation period, you will be enrolled in an NVQ 3 Diploma in residential care, if you do not already hold one. This will be fully funded and you will be given plenty of time and support to complete. However, you must be self-motivated to complete the qualification.

Sleepovers are paid at 60.00 per sleep / Waking night paid at 15.00 per hour. We also pay sleepovers whilst on holiday (based on avg sleeps from previous 52 weeks).

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 residential care for children in our homes.
• Engage with young people to support their well-being and development.
• Attend and participate in routines and activities that promote stability and safety.
• Support during sleep-in shifts and waking nights as required.
• Work on a rota that includes 24/7 availability.
• Maintain good communication and documentation as part of daily duties.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Availability and ability to work on a rota that involves 24/7 working
• Good communication and listening skills
• Able and willing to do sleep in shifts/waking nights
• Organisational skills
• Driving licence
• NVQ Level 3 Residential Childcare (preferred)
• Driving Licence (required)
• United Kingdom work authorisation (required)

Opportunities and Company Information

Care Today are a family run Independent provider of Residential homes for children of varying ages, along with our sister company Parallel Parents Fostering who have been rated Ofsted Outstanding since 2010.

Our focus is on developing our staff and we have many opportunities for people to develop their career within the company, in the following areas:

• Fostering Social Work
• Therapy
• Training
• Education/Teaching
• Registered Children's Home Managers

Benefits and Schedule

• Overtime paid for above contractual hours worked
• Bonus for completing L3 diploma
• Loyalty bonus
• Signing bonus
• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Free or subsidised travel
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Experience

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)