Residential Childcare Worker

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

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in Middlesbrough is seeking Residential Childcare Workers to ensure the welfare and development of young people in residential settings. Candidates should have experience in childcare and possess good communication skills. A driving license is desirable. Apply with your CV or contact the Middlesbrough office for more information.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working within residential childcare settings.
• Effective communications in relation to report writing and verbal communication with staff.
• Professional and caring nature.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the welfare of all young people within the service.
• Contribute towards the care, learning and development of young people.
• Liaise with parents and external authorities.

Skills

Experience in residential childcare

Effective communication

Engagement with young people

Education

Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 plans to ensure each young person is effectively supported with all of their daily living 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 plans 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.