Residential Childcare Worker

TN United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate individual to make a positive impact in the lives of young people at their residential EBD Children's Home. This role involves building meaningful relationships with children and their families while collaborating with a dedicated team and therapists to foster real change. The ideal candidate will possess resilience, a caring attitude, and relevant childcare experience. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a vital mission while enjoying comprehensive training and career progression. If you're ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Extensive Training and Career Progression

Access to Paycare and Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension

Long Service Rewards

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driving license and have experience in residential childcare.
• Ability to work on a shift basis and undergo enhanced DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Care Planning process for children and young people.
• Maintain records in accordance with company policy and statutory requirements.

Skills

Residential Childcare Experience

Driving License

Ability to Work on Shift/Rota Basis

Resilience

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Level 3 in Children's and Young People's Workforce

Job description

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Client:

Family care group

Location:

Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

7b80592a7e1f

Job Views:

29

Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Do you thrive in making a difference to the lives of young people? Do you have a passion to work with children? We are looking for an individual to work within our residential EBD Children's Home in Shrewsbury.

You will forge meaningful and positive relationships with the young people and their families and work closely with your team and all the other professionals involved in each young person's life.

You will work within the Therapeutic Model used within each home, and work alongside the company therapists to ensure each young person is able to thrive and make real change in their lives.

So, if you are kind, resilient, and have a "can do" attitude, please apply and upload your CV.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To contribute to the Care Planning process of Children and Young People cared for by Family Care Group
• To attend and contribute to your supervision sessions and appraisal processes
• To represent the company when called upon to do so by exhibiting the highest professional standards
• To participate in training programmes and individual training courses
• Undertaking "sleep-in" duties in accordance with the home's Rota
• To maintain all records in accordance with company policy, regulations, and statutory requirements

What We are Looking for:

• Must hold a current valid full driving licence
• Previous Residential Childcare experience is essential (Not nursery/early years)
• Possessing a Level 3 in Children's and Young People's Workforce is desirable
• Be able to work on a shift/Rota basis
• Happy to undergo an enhanced DBS certificate upon appointment

What We Offer:

• Salary: up to £32,935 per annum (includes sleep in allowance)
• Extensive Training and career progression
• Access to Paycare and Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory Pension
• Long Service Rewards

Family Care is committed to safeguarding and always promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects the post holder to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we select the suitable candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to safeguarding checks, both an Enhanced DBS check and comprehensive references will be carried out. We are permitted to ask whether an applicant has any convictions, cautions or reprimands or final warnings (spent or otherwise) under the current guidance, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975. Please note that disclosure of a criminal background will not debar you from employment.