Residential Childcare Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Apple Orchard Full time
Job Title:

Residential Childcare Support Specialist

About Apple Orchard

Apple Orchard is a leading provider of residential care services for teenage boys in Surrey and West Sussex. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment that enables young people to reach their full potential.

Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this role is £19,745.82 per annum, with the potential to earn up to £21,425.82 with sleep-in shifts. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including company pension, access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme, and fully funded training for recognized qualifications.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Residential Childcare Support Specialist to join our team at Apple Orchard. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a caring and motivating environment for teenage boys, planning and preparing activities that meet their needs, and maintaining accurate records of their progress.

Main Responsibilities:

  • To ensure that a caring and motivating environment is provided for the young people that takes into account individual developmental needs and enables young people to reach their full potential
  • To plan and prepare activities that meet the young people's needs and stimulates their learning and integration within the home.
  • Keep well-informed of legislation, guidelines, policies to ensure the Children's Act, Children's homes regulations and the national minimum standards are met at all times.
Required Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working with teenage boys or challenging behaviour and hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle. A Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent is also required.

Benefits and Perks

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including company pension, access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme, and fully funded training for recognized qualifications.



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