Residential Child Care Worker

We are recruiting for our new residential children's home in ​Liskeard. We are a social enterprise that provides caring, bespoke residential homes for young people aged 10-16 who have had a difficult start to life upon admission.

You will join a team of compassionate, child-focused adults whose mission is to give our children and young people the best experiences. You will also be supported as part of a bigger team with our integrated services, including our Clinical and education colleagues. We specialise in trauma-informed care, following our therapeutic model to help their lives.

You won't need specific experience for this role - we will train, teach, and guide you with all you need to know to succeed. We are looking for people who want to make a difference for a young person and who are patient and resilient when times are challenging.

As a Children Support Worker, you will be involved in events and activities including:

• Kayaking, rock climbing, swimming, skating, arts and crafts, beach adventures and walks in the forest, movie nights, and even camping in the back garden- you name it we will do it
• Being a role model guiding and supporting our children to make good choices.
• Cleaning, cooking meals, maintaining the home, and learning new skills like nutritional meal planning, first aid, Health & Safety, and gardening: the list is endless.
• Developing your professional career as a children's support worker through the Level 4 apprenticeship in residential childcare
• Clear career pathways for your future development

You will need to have good written, verbal, and IT communication skills, know how to have fun and understand the importance of play to children.

We will support you in achieving your Level 4 Qualification. Due to the home's location, you will need to have a full driving licence and be over 19.

Hours

On average 39 hours a week for full-time.

However, we would love to hear from you if you are interested in part-time hours.

You will work a 2 on 4 off-shift pattern; attendance at training and team meetings is compulsory.

Part of the role involves some overnight stays in the home. You will need to do between 2 and 3 of these 'sleep-ins' per week, so the salary advertised includes the payment for an average of 8 sleep-ins per month. For each sleep-in, you receive an additional £50 per night - if you completed eight sleep-ins per month, that's equivalent to £4800 p.a.

Why join Five Rivers?

We are a social enterprise. Our homes are run by kind, compassionate, and resilient people who give children a sense of security they may have struggled to find until now. These individuals open their hearts to the children they look after, forming deep connections that help turn children's lives around. They are dependable, responsible role models whose positive influence can last a lifetime.

We are proud to hold the Investors in People Gold Award.

Looking after you is important, so we offer benefits to provide you with a range of support.

• 30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) of annual leave (plus a holiday purchase scheme)
• 3-week rolling rota given 6 weeks in advance.
• £50 per sleep-in payment on top of your salary
• Simplyhealth – medical cash-back plan
• Blue Light Card
• Ongoing training and support through our Learning & Development Team, with in-house and external trainers.
• We will pay for your Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care
• Employee Support programs including 24/7 GP service, counselling, and advice.
• Long Service award scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave package for mothers with over one year's service.
• Meals as part of a family when on shift
• Refer a Friend bonus.
• Foster Carer Referral bonus

Talk to our recruitment team today and make a real difference in children's lives by calling option 2, or email us at -

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young People. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check (the cost of which we will meet).

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

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

Pay: £24,843.00-£27,429.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Experience:

• residential childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person