Senior Childrens Residential Care Worker

Willing care; Northampton Copse; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care provider in Northampton is seeking a dedicated care worker. You will provide day-to-day support to children and young people, act as a keyworker, and maintain a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification and experience working with challenging behaviours. Benefits include a pension scheme, additional leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Additional annual leave on your birthday

Bonus scheme

Funded training and professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Christmas party

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Competence to lead shifts and guide other staff.
• Good understanding of safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and support to children and young people.
• Act as a keyworker for individual care plans.
• Lead shifts ensuring smooth operations.

Skills

Experience supporting challenging behaviours

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and support to children and young people, including those with challenging behaviours.
• Act as a keyworker, supporting individual care plans and maintaining accurate records.
• Lead shifts when required, ensuring smooth running of the home and maintaining a safe environment.
• Attend monthly supervision, staff meetings, and external meetings as required.
• Uphold safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring the welfare and safety of all children.
• Support the development and wellbeing of children through positive relationships and structured activities.
• Contribute to team discussions, sharing insights and ideas to improve care quality.

Qualifications

• Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working with children and young people, particularly supporting challenging behaviour.
• Competence to lead shifts and provide guidance to other staff when needed.
• Good understanding of safeguarding policies, procedures, and best practice.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to supporting the development and wellbeing of children.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme.
• Additional annual leave on your birthday.
• Bonus scheme.
• Funded training and professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support.
• Annual Christmas party and team celebrations.