Residential Childcare Worker - Level 3

The Methodist Church in Britain; Llandudno; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylva Garden's is a registered children's home near Conwy, UK, seeking a Residential Childcare Worker to lead shifts and mentor Level 1 and Level 2 staff for three children aged up to 18. You will help children build independence and ensure their voices are heard.

The role involves rota-based unsociable hours, including overnights, and requires Active Support and Positive Behaviour Support approaches, with Safeguarding and Social Care Wales registration as part of daily practice.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in health and social care for children and young people.
• Ability to meet Social Care Wales registration requirements (renewal).
• Experience with children and young people who present challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Lead on shift and mentor Level 1 and Level 2 staff.
• Support Level 1 and Level 2 workers on shift, including handover and reporting developments and significant incidents.
• Support Level 1 and Level 2 workers to meet Social Care Wales registration requirements, including renewal.
• Help children and young people have their voice heard and build skills for their future.
• Plan and deliver imaginative activities that build skills.
• Support children who communicate through behaviours of concern, teaching them other ways to communicate.
• Motivate children to take part in special interests and activities at home and in the community that support health and wellbeing.
• Create a homely, kind and friendly environment unique to each child.
• Build trusted relationships, balancing empowerment and limit setting to keep children safe.
• Work unsociable hours on a rota, including through the night.
• Apply Active Support, Positive Behaviour Support and reduction of restrictive practices approaches.
• Keep practice transparent and open to discussion in professional supervision, in line with the Codes of Professional Practice for Social Care.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Behaviour management

Communication with children

Resilience

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 Health & Social Care or equivalent in children and young people

Job description

Residential Childcare Worker at Sylva Garden's, a registered children's home for three young people aged up to 18, run by Conwy County Borough Council. The role centres on day-to-day care, leading shifts and mentoring Level 1 and Level 2 staff, while helping young people build independence and have their voice heard. The post involves rota-based unsociable hours, including overnight working, and follows Active Support and Positive Behaviour Support approaches. Fit depends on a Level 3 qualification in children and young people's care and Social Care Wales registration.

What the job involves

• Lead on shift and mentor and guide Level 1 and Level 2 staff
• Support Level 1 and Level 2 workers on shift, including handover and reporting developments and significant incidents
• Support Level 1 and Level 2 workers to meet Social Care Wales registration requirements, including renewal
• Help children and young people have their voice heard and build skills for their future
• Plan and deliver imaginative activities that build skills
• Support children who communicate through behaviours of concern, teaching them other ways to communicate
• Motivate children to take part in special interests and activities at home and in the community that support health and wellbeing
• Create a homely, kind and friendly environment unique to each child
• Build trusted relationships, balancing empowerment and limit setting to keep children safe
• Work unsociable hours on a rota, including through the night
• Apply Active Support, Positive Behaviour Support and reduction of restrictive practices approaches
• Keep practice transparent and open to discussion in professional supervision, in line with the Codes of Professional Practice for Social Care

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 Health & Social Care or equivalent in children and young people

Registration & licences

• Ability to meet Social Care Wales registration requirements, including renewal

Experience

• Experience working effectively with children and young people who present challenging behaviours

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to handle difficult and critical situations and apply appropriate strategies to manage behaviours that challenge
• Commitment to the Active Support, Positive Behaviour Support and reduction of restrictive practices model of care
• Creative and open-minded in support approaches to help children reach their potential
• Ability to communicate with children using a strategy they understand
• Friendly, trustworthy and supportive, with a positive outlook and the ability to build constructive relationships
• Resilience, staying calm and supportive on difficult days

Checks & eligibility

• Qualifications and references will be verified

Nice to have

• Level 3 Positive Behaviour Support qualification, to be achieved
• Training in communication methods such as Makaton and PECS
• Welsh language skills