Residential Social Care Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Shift pay premium

Pension scheme

Discounts

Training & development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council operates Caudwell House, a children's disabilities home providing 37-hour weekly residential care. The role involves meeting children's physical, emotional and health needs, planning developmentally supportive activities, and keeping care records up to date.

Residents require a caring, resilient and flexible team player. Shifts include weekends and bank holidays; sponsorship is not offered for this position. A full driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people in a residential setting or school.
• Experience supporting children or adults with learning difficulties.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to children with significant disabilities.
• Meet children's physical, emotional and health care needs.
• Plan and take part in activities that promote development and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for care plans.
• Work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Caring approach

Resilience

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

This permanent Residential Social Care Worker post sits at Caudwell House, a children's disabilities home run by Nottinghamshire County Council. The work centres on meeting each child's physical, emotional and health needs, planning activities that support their development, and keeping care records up to date. It is a shift-based role of 37 hours a week, covering early and late shifts on a rota of two weekends in three. Sponsorship is not offered for this role.

What the job involves

• Provide high-quality care and support to children with significant disabilities
• Meet children's physical, emotional and health care needs
• Plan and take part in activities that promote development and wellbeing
• Work with the team to keep a safe and supportive environment
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for care plans
• Work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays

What’s required

Experience

• Experience working with children and young people in a residential setting or school
• Experience supporting children or adults with learning difficulties

Skills & knowledge

• A caring and compassionate approach to working with children
• Resilience in handling challenging situations, physically and emotionally
• Strong teamwork skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet changing needs

Checks & eligibility

• Full driving licence

Other

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and training

What’s offered

• Up to 33 days annual leave plus 8 days statutory bank holiday entitlement
• Enhanced pay for shift work, including hours after 8 pm, weekends and bank holidays
• Access to the local government pension scheme
• Discounts with local suppliers
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Supportive environment that encourages personal growth