Children's Residential Worker

About our Children's Homes

At Bedspace, our singular mission is clear: to profoundly impact the lives of the people we care for and support. Our unwavering commitment extends to children and young people, driving the expansion of our children's home network. Our homes are designed to provide a secure and nurturing environment, fostering a family-style atmosphere that promotes positive relationships and establishes strong bonds between children and our dedicated staff.

About the role

You will work in the residential home providing a loving and caring environment to children aged 8 – 18 years.  Working with a close-knit team, you will be supported every step of the way by our dedicated professionals.  You will contribute to our great culture which ensures each child is treated with understanding, dignity, kindness and respect.

About you

Do you have experience working with vulnerable children? This is an exciting time to join Bedspace as we have ambitious growth plans – giving you the opportunity to gain a qualification, skills and development and build a great career with us.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support and care for children in a residential setting, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Develop and implement individualised care plans tailored to each child's needs.
• Maintain open communication with children, families, and team members to foster a supportive environment.
• Drive children to appointments and activities as needed, ensuring timely arrivals.
• Document progress and any incidents accurately, utilising IT systems for record-keeping.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the quality of care provided.
• Form positive relationships with children based on respect and openness

Requirements:

• Experience working with children in a residential setting
• Have an awareness of safeguarding from harm and the ability to assess and manage risk
• You will either hold an NVQ Level 3/equivalent qualification or be willing to work towards one.
• UK valid Driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use.

Salary is £32,017.38 per annum inclusive of sleeps.

Shift pattern – includes weekends and sleep-ins.  4-week rolling rota; sleeps are 8 across the rota for full-time time and 6 for part-time workers. Shifts are typically pm/7 am-3 pm.

At Bedspace, we are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults in our work. This role involves working closely with children and is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As part of our recruitment, selection, and appointment processes we conduct a range of vetting checks including Enhanced DBS and reference checks, to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and those we care for and support are appointed.

If successfully appointed references will be taken for all roles where you have worked with adults and children; additionally, a full work history needs to be included in your CV with explanations for gaps.

Please note that at present Bedspace are unable to provide sponsorships.

About Bedspace

We are Bedspace. Our mission is simple - to transform the lives of the people we care for and support. Our team of 300+ people work to provide housing and support packages to our supported children, young people leaving care, adults in social care and homeless families and individuals. In 2024, we celebrated our 25th anniversary, during 25 years of Bedspace we've supported over 24,000 people to transform their lives.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £32,017.38 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Do you require Sponsorship? (unfortunately we do not offer this)
• Please confirm that you have or are willing to obtain vehicle business insurance?

Experience:

• working with children in residential care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence and access to a vehicle (required)
• NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person