Residential Childcare Worker

There is a sleep-in allowance of £60.00 per sleep.

**Role Requirements**
- Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People / Workforce Diploma (or equivalent) or working towards.
- You must be a driver, as there are duties that include; transporting the Children to and from school, daily activities such as football and to family contact. (This list is not exhaustive)
- Residential experience is desirable but we are also interested in transferrable skills and life experience.
- Understanding of child development, parenting, the needs of children and a commitment to supporting young people is essential.
- To work with and maintain a high level of supervision with all young people
- To communicate with other relevant bodies and agencies i.e. education establishments, social workers etc. on a regular basis.
- To be aware of and to understand the needs of Looked After Children.
- To understand the importance of maintaining a therapeutic and caring ethos.

**Role Responsibilities**
- To provide day to day care for the young people in our care.
- To keep young people safe and be committed to safeguarding
- To act as a parental figure and / or positive adult role model to help demonstrate healthy adult functioning.
- To be involved in all aspects of daily care and support for the young people
- To bring ideas and partake in activities, crafts, clubs, sports, hobbies and encourage the young people to try new things.
- To be involved in the domestic routines associated with running a busy home - laundry, food preparation, shopping etc.
- To assist the management team in providing the highest possible standards of care, guidance, support and protection for the young people and co-operate fully with colleagues in achieving these objectives whilst remembering the needs of the child are paramount.
- To be included on a work rota that provides staff cover on a shift basis.
- To carry out any of the practical tasks outlined on individual job lists.
- Record keeping and administration as required.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £10.50-£11.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ashington: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
- Support Environment: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: In person