Residential Children's Worker

**We are hiring for a Residential Children's Worker in Barnoldswick BB18**

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team for a Residential Children’s Worker within one of our registered Children’s Homes. Our aim and yours will be to transform the lives of looked-after children. As a Residential Children’s Worker, every day will be different and you won’t find a more rewarding career.

We want to hear from caring, enthusiastic and dedicated team players with a can-do approach who really care about the needs of young people. You’ll enjoy working with children and young people, providing day to day support, guidance and activities. You’ll create a safe, caring and supportive place to live for children and young people.

**ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS**

**Entry Level/Residential Support Worker**
- Minimum 6months experience within a Children’s Residential Setting/Foster Carer Setting
- Ideally a driving license although not essential
- Can do shift/Rota work
- Clean DBS and no previous safeguarding issues

**Senior Support Worker/Team Leader/Deputy Manager**
- Level 2, 3 or 4 Qualification in either “Children and Young People Workforce” or “Residential Childcare”
- Minimum 6months experience within a Children’s Residential Setting/Foster Carer Setting
- Ideally a driving license although not essential
- Can do shift/Rota work (Deputy Managers may do a 9-5pm Mon-Fri)
- Clean DBS and no previous safeguarding issues

**Job Types**: Temp to perm, Permanent, Full-time

**Benefits**:

- Life insurance
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Barnoldswick, BB18: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)
- Level 2, 3 or 4 in Children and Young People Workforce (required)
- Level 2, 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare (required)

Work Location: In person