Residential Childcare Worker

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Teesside is seeking Residential Childcare Workers to support young people with various needs, including learning difficulties and emotional disorders. The ideal candidate will possess experience in residential settings and effective communication skills. This role involves ensuring the welfare of young people and providing high-quality, child-centered care. A driving license is desirable. Competitive pay ranges from £12.21 to £20.88 per hour based on shifts and location.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting young people with learning difficulties.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors.
• Professional demeanor in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the welfare of all young people within the service.
• Provide high-quality care in a child-centered approach.
• Engage with young people and involve them in their care.

Skills

Previous experience in residential childcare settings

Effective communication skills

Awareness of non-verbal communication

Professional and caring nature

Ability to engage positively 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. 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 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.

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