Residential Childcare Worker

An opportunity has arisen for a Residential Childcare Worker to join a children's residential care provider offering therapeutic support to young people with emotional, behavioural and trauma-related needs.

As a Residential Childcare Worker, you will help create a safe and nurturing home where young people can build confidence, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.

Previous experience in childcare, social care or support work is desirable but not essential. Training and qualification support are available, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop a career in residential childcare.

The full-time role offers approximately 40 hours per week, including sleep-in shifts, a basic salary of £28,230–£29,270, plus £60 per sleep-in, with potential annual earnings of up to £37,550.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Supporting children and young people in a residential setting, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and individual needs are prioritised.
• Developing positive and trusting relationships, providing emotional support and acting as a consistent, reliable role model.
• Assisting young people who may have experienced trauma, emotional difficulties or challenging circumstances.
• Encouraging independence, confidence, healthy routines and positive decision-making through everyday activities.
• Supporting educational development, recreational activities, community involvement and personal interests.
• Contributing to individual care plans, risk assessments, daily reports and other required documentation.
• Promoting safeguarding, positive behaviour and a supportive environment in line with Ofsted standards.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, social workers, families and other professionals to support positive outcomes.
• Helping maintain a clean, safe and welcoming home, involving young people in everyday responsibilities where appropriate.

What We Are Looking For:

Essential:

• A genuine interest in working with children and young people and supporting their emotional and personal development.
• A compassionate, patient and resilient personality, with the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a positive approach to teamwork.
• A willingness to learn, undertake professional training and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Flexibility to work a residential shift rota, including weekends and sleep-in duties.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in residential childcare, children's services, care, support work or a related environment.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, Children and Young People, or an accepted equivalent qualification.
• A full UK driving licence.
• An understanding of safeguarding, therapeutic care, emotional and behavioural difficulties or trauma-informed support.

The candidates from the following background will be considered:

• Residential Childcare Worker, Residential Support Worker, Residential Care Worker, Children’s Residential Care Worker, Childcare Worker, Support Worker, Childcare Practitioner, Care Practitioner, Therapeutic Practitioner or in a similar role.

What's on Offer:

• Basic annual salary of £28,230 - £29,270, depending on qualifications.
• Additional £60 payment per sleep-in undertaken.
• Illustrative potential annual earnings of approximately £36,510 - £37,550, including sleep-in payments.
• Qualifying, agreed overtime paid at 1.5 times the normal hourly rate, when available.
• Full-time hours averaging approximately 40 per week, typically involving 12 shifts per month of 14.5 hours with associated sleep-ins.
• Fully funded qualification and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive induction programme and continued training.
• 5.6 weeks' annual leave.
• NEST pension scheme.
• Opportunities for long-term career progression.
• Monthly recognition awards and casual dress code.
• A rewarding role helping vulnerable young people develop confidence, stability and independence.

Potential earnings are based on approximately three sleep-ins per week over 46 working weeks. Payments depend on shifts worked, are not guaranteed and are not payable during annual leave. Sleep-in duties are an expected part of the role.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, proof of the right to work in the UK and two professional references, including one from the most recent employer.

Apply today to join a dedicated children's residential care team in Birkenhead, where your commitment, compassion and positive attitude can help make a lasting difference to young people's lives. Suitable applicants without previous residential childcare experience are encouraged to apply.

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