Childcare support worker

Overview

Role requiring supporting children in daily routines, documenting tasks, and working as a Keyworker within residential care. The role includes shift work, sleep-in shifts, and travel between Residential Homes as needed. Full UK driving license preferred and a DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines for children, including getting them up, promoting personal hygiene, meals, school runs or activities.
• Assist with room cleaning and development of life skills/independence; promote socialisation and bedtime routines.
• Attend medical and other appointments and assist with activity planners.
• Complete day sheets, handover documents, daily paperwork, and budgeting requirements.
• Perform daily room checks and house cleaning tasks; handle food shopping, meal preparation, kitchen hygiene, and laundry duties.
• Conduct checks such as COSHH, fire checks, and vehicle checks (CAR checks).
• Liaise with families to understand special dates for boys and plan family time contacts.
• Act as a Keyworker and support targets and plans as outlined.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Qualified Care Worker with proven completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare, or equivalent; or willing to work towards the required qualification within 18 months.
• Minimum age 21 years old; full UK driving license preferable.
• Availability for sleep-in shifts; flexibility for shift work is essential.
• Understanding of issues facing young people in care.
• Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People’s Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, or willingness to study toward it.
• Excellent communication and listening skills; willing to learn; able to work well in a small team.
• Willing to undertake enhanced DBS check; DBS check paid by the employer if selected.
• Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work, or Youth Work is advantageous.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and ability to cover at other Residential Homes as needed.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Paid per sleep-in shift; Company pension; Employee discount scheme; Refer a Friend programme; Childcare voucher scheme; Holiday pay; Meals included.
• Access to qualifications (including Diploma 3/ Diploma 5); Promotion opportunities; Monthly clinical and professional supervisions; access to therapeutic support.
• Safeguarding commitment: The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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