Residential Social Care Worker

Nottinghamshire; Retford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Residential Social Care Workers to join their team. This role involves providing essential support to children in a residential care setting, ensuring their well-being and development. Ideal candidates will have experience in residential child care and hold a relevant qualification. The position requires flexibility with shifts, including evenings and weekends, to provide a 24-hour service. Join a passionate team committed to making a positive impact in the lives of young people and enjoy a rewarding career in social care.

Qualifications

• Experience in Residential Child Care is essential.
• NVQ3/Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support children in a residential setting.
• Work varied shifts to meet children's needs.

Skills

Residential Child Care Experience

NVQ3/Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Resilience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

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Job Description / Person Specification

Residential Social Care Worker JDPS.pdf – 124KB Opens in a new window

Salary

£29,093 - £32,654 per annum

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time

Hours per week

37

Work Base

11 Ollerton Road, Mansfield, NG21 9QE

Working Arrangements

Office Based

Job Description / Person Specification

Residential Social Care Worker JDPS.pdf – 124KB Opens in a new window

Competency Framework

Tier 7a

Number of posts

2

Interview date

To be confirmed

Closing Date

07 May 2025 23:55

Working in Residential Child Care is no ordinary job therefore to fill our vacancies we only want extraordinary people!

Lyndene and Oakhurst has a vacancy for a full time Residential Social Care Worker. We are a 3 and 4 bed specialist Children’s homes in Edwinstowe and Mansfield Nottinghamshire. We are looking for committed and resilient individuals to work with our children.

Do you want to be part of an amazing team of staff, all committed to making a real difference in the lives of young people? We are currently looking for a Residential Social Care Workers to join our teams of staff. Our residential workers come from a variety of backgrounds, but we’re all experienced, and very keen to support new team members.

You will join an amazing team, determined to work hard to meet the needs of the children we look after. Ideally you will have NVQ3/Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare if not you will be required to undertake this qualification. You will also need to have at least 6 months experience within Residential Child Care.

This is a 24 hour a day service therefore you will be required to work a variety of shifts including, evening, weekends, and bank holidays. Rotas are implemented working on a 4-week rolling rota to provide a work life balance. You will work one weekend then have one off. Our evening, weekend and bank holiday shifts attract enhanced payment therefore increasing your basic salary.

Applicants will need to ensure that when applying they evidence in as much depth as possible their answers to the shortlisting criteria.

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Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

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