Residential Childcare Worker

Come and join Right Trak. From the moment you walk through the door at our Residential Children’s home in Newcastle Upon Tyne, you will become an essential Residential Therapeutic Parent primary to the growth and future of the young people in our home.

We are proud of our Residential Therapeutic Parent’s commitment to creating positive futures for children, young people and their families.

The ethos of the home incorporates the following beliefs:

- That each child and young person should be viewed as an individual and that their views, attitudes and opinions respected.
- That children and young people are experts on themselves, therefore should be actively involved in the decision making about their lives
- That children and young people make mistakes, experience help and guidance will empower without disabling

If you are caring and passionate and would like to join a home where a smile can make all the difference to a young person’s day then keep reading. Although you may not have experience of working within a Children’s Residential Home setting, we recognise that there are a range of life experiences and transferrable skills that would be a welcome addition to our team.

By joining Right-Trak you would have a direct influence on the young people. Giving our young people stability, confidence and by being genuinely interested is vital to them feeling safe and reaching their full potential.

You will be supported within your role in our home and will receive a full induction and training which our Clinical Psychologist and in house CALM Trainer will provide to enable you to succeed in your role. Some days can lengthy and paperwork is essential but making a difference to their lives every day ensuring their best possible outcome is never boring.

We offer an incentivised funding scheme which will allow you to gain the relevant qualification necessary for the role. The company encourages career growth and continual professional development which can include progression to Senior and Management roles.

Right Trak have employed students if you are a student at college or university through offering a range of contracts

Right-Trak is a family orientated run company with relationships and well-being of the children at the centre of the care we provide. We offer a safe, warm and comfortable environment for up to four children and young people of either gender, between the ages of 11 years to 18 yrs who may have experienced trauma or have emotional/behavioural difficulties. The overall aim of the home long term is to prepare young people for their eventual independence.

**What you can expect**:
A competitive salary;
- Sleep in allowance £60.00.
- Time and a half-paid on 8 specified Bank Holidays throughout the year.
- 28 days annual leave.
- Company Pension scheme.
- Accredited CALM Theory and CALM Physical training.

**Company Benefits**:

- Internal psychological support for employees
- Use of the Company Caravan
- Loyalty bonus after (1year, 3 years, 5years of service) which was introduced from 1st April 2024
- Additional day off within the year for a family outing or Christmas shopping.
- Ofsted bonus for Outstanding.
- Use of company caravan in Sandy Bay.
- Employee of the month reward in each individual home to the value of £50
- Employee assistance programme

**What we expect**:
**Qualifications and Skills**
- Understanding of child development, therapeutic parenting, the needs of children and a commitment to supporting young people is essential.
- Promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all children
- Be able to follow all organisation policies.
- You will be working as part of a team of Residential Childcare Workers so good communication, flexibility and teamwork is essential.
- Possess diverse skills and be able to empathise with children with complex needs and manage a range of challenging behaviours.
- Be willing to work on a shift rota system which involves daytime, evening and night work.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Live within a commutable distance and have the right to work in the UK.
- Hold a Full UK Driving Licence to enable you to transport children to education, contact and appointments

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

Pay: £26,041.60-£26,561.60 per year

Additional pay:

- Loyalty bonus

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)
- Level 3 Children and Young People's Workforce (preferred)

Work Location: In person