Main characteristics
- Location
- Waterlooville, Hampshire
- Company
- Peters Dean Care Ltd
- Salary
- £22000 - £27000/annum
- Employment type
- Permanent, Contract, Temp
- Category
- Social Care / Nursing
Job summary
Residential Support WorkerLocation: Waterlooville, Hampshire
Salary/Rate: £22,000 - £27,000/annumruby
We are looking for a Residential Childcare Worker to join an established organisation within one of our childrens settings based in Waterlooville. This is an amazing opportunity to be part of a team who are dedicated to making a real difference to young peoples lives day to day.
Are you ready to make that next step in your career within a rewarding and passionate setting? This could be the role for you.
How this role benefits you?
* Generous Holiday entitlements.
* Real progression opportunities with an expanding organisation.
* Salary starting at £22,000.
* Free breakfast, lunch and dinner provided when on shift.
* Supportive and inclusive work culture, with real genuine support.
* Workplace Pension Scheme
* Progressive PayScale
* A chance to make a real positive impact on children and young people.
What we are looking for:
* Enthusiastic, passionate, and diligent individuals
* Experience of working with children with social, emotional, learning, and behavioural difficulties
* Effective communication skills
* Understanding of the importance of providing a stable environment for children and young people
* Resilience and qualities for working with children with learning disabilities as well as handling challenging behaviour that may be present.
* Ability to plan and lead shifts while ensuring needs of all young peoples are being met.
* Able to commit to a shift rota pattern and sleep-ins.
* NVQ Level 3 qualified (or equivalent) or willing to work towards this
* Full UK Driving License
The role itself:
The role is full-time, permanent position, working across the week and every other weekend with additional sleep-ins. Typically you will do 2.5 days per week, with overtime available. As a Residential Child Care worker your purpose is to create a homely environment where the children and young people will feel secure and safe day to day. Establishing positive, safe, and nurturing relationships and unconditional positive self-regard to help promote independence, growth, and positive approach towards the young peoples everyday lives.
Duties will include:
* Recognising and celebrating the success and progression of young people.
* Ensuring and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.
* Motivating and encouraging daily goals and activities.
* Staying up to date with knowledge and responsibilities within health and social care.
* Challenging unacceptable behaviour in the correct way.
* Promoting education and daily living skills.
* Remain updated with documentation and records.
* Supporting with individualised care plans
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