Residential Children & Young People's Worker (23703)

Barnardo's; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnardo's in Hinckley is seeking a Residential Support Worker to join the Emotional Wellbeing Assessment Home on a full-time basis. The role supports children and young people aged 8-18, providing short-term placements while assessments are completed.

You will work across local homes, travel as needed, build trusting relationships, document records and uphold safeguarding. A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to complete it is required, with sleep-ins and weekend shifts

Qualifications

• Must hold the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or be willing to achieve it.
• Motivated to support vulnerable children and young people.
• Flexibility to work shifts including sleep-ins, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Build trust and nurture relationships to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with parents/carers and other professionals.
• Contribute to home upkeep including cooking and cleaning.
• Document information accurately and keep records up to date.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies and maintain a safe environment.
• Promote and maintain a safe environment at all times.

Skills

Relationship building

Safeguarding knowledge

Flexible & sleeps-ins

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working with children & young people and positively impacting their lives? We have an exciting opportunity to join our new Emotional Wellbeing Assessment Home as a Residential Support Worker, on a full-time permanent basis.

Location of the post: Hinckley, Leicestershire.

Service Overview: Barnardo's, the UK's largest Children's Charity are currently on an exciting and innovative Journey alongside Leicestershire County Council to deliver a range of Children's homes for the most vulnerable children & young people in Leicestershire.

Although a specific home will be your base location, you must be flexible to travel throughout the locality to cover shifts in other homes should the need arise. Our homes are located in Hinckley, Coalville, Mountsorrel, Braunstone and Syston.

Jarvis House, our beautiful new Emotional Well-being Assessment home in Hinkley will support children & young people aged between 8-18 providing short term placements until their needs are fully appraised and understood. The service will provide up to 3 service users at any one-time opportunities to enjoy different experiences, establish friendships and develop confidence, independence and social/emotional skills.

Some of the responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• To build trust and develop nurturing relationships which promote the service user's independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities.
• To work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.
• To contribute to the upkeep of the home including cooking, cleaning etc.
• To document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date.
• To ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.
• To promote, monitor and maintain a safe environment at all times.

Essential requirements to evidence in your written application:

• Must hold the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare OR be willing to successfully achieve this within the required timeframe.
• Must be motivated by the opportunity to make a positive difference in young people's lives, creating a safe space and building resilience.
• Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding and protection of vulnerable children & young people.
• Flexibility to commit to sleep-ins and shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Relevant experience working with children & young people is desirable, but not essential with the right attitude and willingness to learn.