Residential Childcare Support Worker

5 hours ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time
Job Title: Residential Childcare Support Worker

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our team at Polaris Community. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting young people in our care to develop the skills and confidence they need to live independently.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide practical support and guidance to young people in line with their individual care plans to enable them to develop skills needed to live independently and achieve in their education.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with young people, staff, and professionals by communicating effectively at all times.
  • Support a young person in Education, Employment, and Training, who is working towards an accredited learning qualification, by evidencing work completed and submitting this to the relevant instructor.
  • Maintain appropriate links in the community, such as educational provisions, sport centers, and youth clubs.

Requirements:

  • Flexibility in your availability as the role involves shift work, including sleep-in nights, evenings, and weekends.
  • Hold a Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, or be willing to study towards this.
  • Experience of working with attachment and trauma is desirable.
  • Experience of working with challenging behavior and/or mental health issues is desirable.
  • Have an understanding of the issues that face young people in care.
  • Be willing to travel, with a full driving license and access to a vehicle desirable, although good public transport links are available in this area.
  • Computer experience to an intermediate level.

What We Offer:

  • On-the-Job Accredited Training.
  • Opportunities to gain NVQ Qualifications.
  • Access to accredited online courses/qualifications.
  • Regular Supervisions.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Employee discount scheme.
  • 28 days' Annual Leave (including bank holidays).
  • Cost of travel is covered above £5 to support with commute.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check for this position. Polaris Community is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

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