Support Worker Children’s Residential Care

Medico Partners Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Medico Partners Ltd in Chesterfield is recruiting a Senior Support Worker to join a children’s residential care team. You will lead by example, provide high-quality care and support to children and young people in a safe, nurturing environment.

The role requires an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in children’s residential care, along with strong safeguarding knowledge and excellent communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in children’s residential care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and compliance with procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and support to children and young people.
• Support their wellbeing, development and independence.
• Work with the team to maintain a safe and positive environment.
• Follow safeguarding and care procedures.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care

Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 per year, depending on experience

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Support Worker to join a children’s residential care team in Chesterfield.
You will provide high-quality care and support to children and young people in a safe and nurturing environment.
The role requires someone who can lead by example and work effectively as part of a care team.

Tasks

• Provide daily care and support to children and young people.
• Support their wellbeing, development and independence.
• Work with the team to maintain a safe and positive environment.
• Follow safeguarding and care procedures.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare – Required
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in children’s residential care.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding. Required Documents
• Updated CV
• Valid DBS Certificate
• Passport Copy
• Share Code for Right to Work (if applicable)

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Employment is subject to satisfactory DBS clearance and right-to-work verification.