Residential Childcare Worker

Randstad Staffing; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority organization is seeking a Residential Childcare Worker in Llandudno to support children with complex needs. The ideal candidate will have a QCF Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care and experience with challenging behaviors. This role invites you to create a nurturing environment and plan engaging activities for children, with numerous opportunities for professional growth and a permanent contract.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual leave

Wellbeing support

Access to training & qualifications

Qualifications

• Essential QCF Level 3 to maintain registration.
• Experience in supporting children with challenging behaviors.
• Willingness to complete additional training.

Responsibilities

• Support children to achieve independence.
• Plan creative activities.
• Provide nurturing care.
• Collaborate with the team.

Skills

Experience with children

Ability to work unsociable hours

Positive Behaviour Support

Education

QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Residential Childcare Worker - Level 2

Location: Llandudno

Salary: £25,992 - £27,269 per annum

We are recruiting Residential Childcare Workers (Level 2) to join a registered Children's Home in Llandudno supporting up to 3 children with complex needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive local authority team dedicated to providing children and young people with a safe, homely environment where they can thrive.

Benefits

• Permanent local authority contract.
• Various Hours
• Competitive salary with enhancements for unsocial hours.
• Excellent career progression - opportunities to develop further within Conwy Children's Services.
• Access to training & qualifications including Positive Behaviour Support, communication strategies, and specialist skills.
• Local Government Pension Scheme, annual leave, and wellbeing support.
• Opportunity to be part of a brand-new service making a real difference.

The Role

• Support children and young people to have their voices heard and achieve independence.
• Plan and deliver creative, fun, and meaningful activities (e.g. swimming, baking, arts, trips to the park/beach).
• Provide care and support in a safe, nurturing, family-style environment.
• Support children who communicate through behaviours of concern, using positive and proactive approaches.
• Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team, both in the home and the wider community.

Requirements

• QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) - essential to maintain registration with Social Care Wales.
• Experience supporting children and young people who present challenging behaviours.
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis.
• Resilient, caring, and committed to supporting children to reach their full potential.
• Willingness to complete additional training, including Positive Behaviour Support, Makaton, and PECS.

If you are passionate about supporting children with complex needs…please apply today!

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