Residential Childcare Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Wisbech is seeking a Children's Residential Mental Health Support Worker to provide emotional, social and practical support to vulnerable children in a residential setting. You'll work as part of a dedicated team to promote safety, wellbeing and positive life skills.

The role requires empathy, resilience and clear communication. Training and ongoing professional development are provided, with shifts including nights or long days, and a DBS check is part of the

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care, mental health, or a similar field (preferred but not essential).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
• Flexibility to work nights or long days.
• Applicants must be aged 21 or over in line with OFSTED requirements.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and group support to children and young people.
• Supporting daily routines, including bedtime, personal care, and activities.
• Helping young people manage their emotions and behaviours effectively.
• Promoting a safe and caring environment.
• Recording and reporting on the progress and well-being of the children.
• Collaborating with team members, families, and external professionals.

Skills

Empathy and compassion

Communication skills

Teamwork

Resilience under pressure

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Children's Residential Mental Health Support Worker

Location: Friday Bridge, Wisbech

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Do you have the resilience, compassion, and dedication needed to support children with mental health needs in a residential setting? If so, we want to hear from you!

As a Children's Residential Mental Health Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing emotional, social, and practical support to children and young people with mental health needs in a nurturing and safe environment. You will work as part of a dynamic team to promote positive outcomes and help the young people develop essential life skills.

Responsibilities Include:

• Providing one-to-one and group support to children and young people.
• Supporting daily routines, including bedtime, personal care, and activities.
• Helping young people manage their emotions and behaviours effectively.
• Promoting a safe and caring environment.
• Recording and reporting on the progress and well-being of the children.
• Collaborating with team members, families, and external professionals.

What We're Looking For:

• A caring and empathetic nature with a genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Experience working in residential care, mental health, or a similar field (preferred but not essential).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Flexibility to work the specified shifts (nights or long days).
• Applicants must be aged 21 or over, in line with OFSTED requirements.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Full training and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a thorough vetting process, including references and a DBS check.

Join us in transforming lives and creating brighter futures!