Residential Childcare Professional

4 days ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom New Forest Care Ltd Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Residential Support Worker to join our team at New Forest Care Ltd. As a key member of our residential care team, you will play a vital role in providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for children who display challenging behaviour and present with emotional and behavioural difficulties, ADHD, and autism.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as a positive adult role model for the children, promoting their social, emotional, and physical well-being.
  • Provide individualised support and guidance to help children develop self-esteem, a sense of safety, and personal strategies to manage challenging behaviours.
  • Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the residential home, including cooking, cleaning, and finances.
  • Engage with children, helping to develop their interests and organising relevant activities to support their development.
  • Ensure the needs of the children are met, reviewing and recording changes to their needs.
Requirements
  • Fully supported to complete a funded Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare, building your professional development and meeting Ofsted requirements.
  • Experience of supporting vulnerable children in a residential care environment is advantageous, although not essential, as we will provide relevant training and development.
  • Compassionate, resilient, and committed to being a positive role model, with confidence in managing challenging behaviours.
  • Flexible and able to work a residential care rota, including evenings, weekends, and holiday periods.
  • Hold a valid UK driving licence.
What We Offer
  • High staff-to-child ratios and no agency staff.
  • Comprehensive induction training.
  • Regular in-house training for all staff to support their role.
  • Funded professional qualifications, including Diploma Level 3 for Residential Childcare and DDP Level 1.
  • Staff bonus after 2 years' service, subject to company performance.
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme, up to £1500.
  • Discretionary Manager and Peer rewards, including Amazon vouchers and monetary rewards.
  • Company Sick Pay Scheme.
  • Workplace Pension Scheme.
  • 5.6 weeks' annual leave, increasing with length of service.
  • Eligibility for Blue Light Card (Residential Care staff).
  • All meals provided when on shift (Residential Care staff).
  • On-site parking.
  • Enhanced DBS covered.

New Forest Care Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS checks.



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