Trauma-Informed Residential Short Break Carer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with enhancements

26 days annual leave, rising to 31

Career progression programmes

Work rewards schemes

LG Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Pinewood, the residential short breaks home run by Cheshire West and Chester Council, is seeking two short break carers to support young people aged 8 to 18 with disabilities. The role focuses on personal care, medication administration, and trauma-informed support within a multi-agency model.

You will work 28 hours per week on rotating day, evening, weekend and overnight shifts. Applicants should have relevant experience with children and a QCF Level 3 in residential childcare or equivalent.

Qualifications

• QCF Level 3 in residential childcare or equivalent is required.
• Relevant experience of working with children is required.
• Commitment to a trauma-informed approach and building strong relationships with children.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of personal care for children.
• Administer medication.
• Build strong relationships with children to achieve good outcomes.
• Support children's needs and life chances so they can reach their potential.
• Work a rotating pattern of daytime, evening, weekend and overnight shifts.
• Work in a trauma-informed way within the Our Way of Working multi-agency model.

Skills

Compassionate care

Resilience

Commitment to progress

Education

QCF Level 3 in residential childcare

Job description

Pinewood, the residential short breaks home run by Cheshire West and Chester Council, is seeking two short break carers to support young people aged 8 to 18 with disabilities. The role focuses on personal care, medication administration, and trauma-informed support within a multi-agency model.

You will work 28 hours per week on rotating day, evening, weekend and overnight shifts. Applicants should have relevant experience with children and a QCF Level 3 in residential childcare or equivalent.