Residential Childcare Worker

I'm currently recruiting for a dedicated and empathetic Residential Childcare Worker to join a fantastic children's home in Southampton, supporting young people between the ages of 11-18 with Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). You will be working with a well established organisation within children's Residential support.
**Due to the nature of this job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full UK manual driver's licence**
I'm searching for an OUTGOING and DRIVEN individual who wants to make a real difference in the lives of young people, enabling them to develop socially, emotionally and behaviourally in a setting where they are PUT FIRST.
You must be committed, passionate, engaging, encouraging and want to act as a mentor to the young people… whilst having a whole lot of fun along the way!
Salary: £29,500 - £31,000 (sleep-in shift bonus included)
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Hours: Full-Time
Contract: Permanent
Shift pattern: 4-week rolling rota, including sleep-in shifts

No two days are ever the same as a residential childcare worker, so you need to be happy to work in a busy, ever-changing environment. It can be challenging, but it's incredibly rewarding work.

• Opportunity to complete the Level 3 Children & Young People qualification - fully funded
• Free meals whilst on shift
• Getting paid to play computer games and go to theme parks
• Casual dress code
• Company pension
• 28 days annual leave
• Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants and cinemas
• Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
• Opportunities to maximise earnings and career development
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Responsibilities of a Residential Childcare Worker:

• To encourage the young people to do activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age.
• To keep the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.
• To be able to deal with challenging behaviours when needed.
• Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
• Provide support for the children and young people in the home and promote their independence and well-being.
• Maintain a safe environment for young people.
• Ensuring the safety of the students and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the individual's; care plan, guidelines, reward system and preferred method of communication.
• Supporting taxing behaviour safely and sympathetically.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with the staff, parents, Social Workers and other professionals that may be involved in the young people's lives such as Psychologists.

Requirements:

• Experience as a Residential Childcare Worker, or with Young People is desirable but not essential.
• Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is desirable but not essential.
• You must be a car driver as you will be required to transport young people from time to time.
• You must be over the age of 21.
• You must be able to commute to Southampton, Hampshire.

Can you deliver a positive, compassionate and supportive approach to really making a difference to the lives of children?

If this sounds like your dream role, I would love to hear from you. Click 'APPLY' now!!
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