Qualified Residential Children’s Worker

Shire Healthcare are working in partnership with a specialist children’s care provider to recruit Residential Children’s Workers for a two-bed children’s home in Leigh.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly established service supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Disabilities (LD). You will play a key role in helping to create a safe, nurturing and therapeutic home environment where young people can thrive.

What’s on Offer?

  • Total yearly earnings of £33,750 to £37,100 (including sleeps)
  • Full-time permanent contract
  • Opportunity to be part of a brand new home from day one
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Supportive management team and career progression opportunities

As a Residential Children’s Worker, you will:

  • Provide high-quality care and support to young people within the home
  • Build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people
  • Promote emotional wellbeing, independence and personal development
  • Support young people with daily routines, education and recreational activities
  • Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals
  • Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times

Essential Requirements

  • Right to Work in the UK (sponsorship is not available)
  • NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare, Children & Young People’s Workforce or equivalent
  • Previous experience supporting young people within a residential childcare or care setting
  • Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references

If you are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable young people and would like to be part of an exciting new service, we would love to hear from you.

Ref: 3616479

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Children's Residential

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