Senior residential Child Care worker

Service Care Solutions; Norton-on-Derwent; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care is seeking a Senior Residential Childcare Worker for a children's home in the NG20 area, Nottinghamshire. You will lead day-to-day operations, delivering high-quality care and supporting staff to help children and young people achieve positive outcomes.

The ideal candidate has at least one year in residential childcare, a passion for supporting youths, and the ability to lead by example. DBS clearance is essential, and a full UK driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year’s experience in residential childcare.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
• The confidence and ability to lead by example.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A reliable, responsible and proactive approach.
• A clear DBS is essential.
• A full UK driving licence is preferred, especially for local candidates.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality care, guidance and emotional support to children and young people.
• Leading by example and promoting excellent standards of residential childcare.
• Supporting and guiding colleagues within the team.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Helping to maintain a safe, stable and nurturing home environment.
• Supporting young people with their individual care plans, routines and personal development.
• Promoting safeguarding, positive behaviour and the wellbeing of every young person.
• Contributing to the ongoing development and quality of the service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Team guidance

Reliability

DBS check

Job description

Senior Residential Childcare Worker

Location: NG20, Nottinghamshire

Salary: Approximately £14 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Ready to Take the Next Step in Residential Childcare? Are you an experienced Residential Childcare Worker looking for an opportunity to develop your career and take on greater responsibility? We are working with a fantastic residential childcare provider who is looking to recruit a Senior Residential Childcare Worker to join their team at a children's residential home in the NG20 area. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about delivering high-quality care, supporting colleagues and helping children and young people achieve positive outcomes. If you have the experience, confidence and personality to lead by example, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

The Role

As a Senior Residential Childcare Worker, you will play a key role in supporting the effective day-to-day running of the home.

• Providing high-quality care, guidance and emotional support to children and young people.
• Leading by example and promoting excellent standards of residential childcare.
• Supporting and guiding colleagues within the team.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Helping to maintain a safe, stable and nurturing home environment.
• Supporting young people with their individual care plans, routines and personal development.
• Promoting safeguarding, positive behaviour and the wellbeing of every young person.
• Contributing to the ongoing development and quality of the service.

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum of one year’s experience working within residential childcare is essential.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
• The confidence and ability to lead by example.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A reliable, responsible and proactive approach.
• A clear DBS is essential.
• A full UK driving licence is preferred, although applicants living locally with reliable transport will also be considered.

Salary & Benefits

• Approximately £14 per hour.
• Permanent opportunity.
• Opportunity to develop within an established residential childcare setting.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.