Children's Residential Child Care Worker

1 month ago


Southport, United Kingdom Exceptional Care Full time
Job Description

Children’s Residential Child Care Worker - Children's Residential Home

Salary :£11.90 per hour plus £60 sleep in rate (2on 4off shift pattern)

Location: Southport, Lancashire

Do you want to make a difference to a young person’s life?
Do you have a natural caring and supportive nature?
Are you resilient and able to remain calm when faced with Challenging Behaviours?

Exceptional care are seeking individuals to support young people on a 1:1 or 2:1 staffing ratio, in a Residential setting in Southport with relevant experience with children and young people i.e. youth work, residential, sports coach, mentoring etc (paid or volunteering).

Who are Exceptional Care?

Exceptional Care is a therapeutic children’s service providing care and support to children and young people aged 8-17, from complex backgrounds, who display challenging behaviour and EBD. The service is an independent social care organisation with multiple residential units across the whole of the North West.

Exceptional Care believes that consistency in care is paramount to children/young people with complex needs, to this end we are committed to developing and maintaining good communicative relationships with the child/young person.

Exceptional Care use a systemic therapeutic approach to support the nurture and care of our children. The systemic approach is rooted in attachment theory, and uses trauma informed approaches.  We are currently introducing a comprehensive framework of assessment and outcome monitoring using the Secure Base Model. 

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About The Role

Benefits and Incentives:

- Comprehensive, paid induction training through our sister company Think Tank Academy

- Consistent support, training and development within our organisation

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Outstanding service employee of the year award -£3,000 voucher based award

- Employee of the month award

- Paid Blue Light care on completion of induction for the first year of employment

- Medicash

- Cycle to work program

- Long Service award - £200 for 2 years, £400 for 5 years and £600 for 10 years (all of which include increased annual leave and will be paid by a gift voucher of your choice)

- Pension Scheme

- Length of Service Holiday Scheme – Awarding up to an additional 3 days paid leave per year with continued service, above Statutory Entitlement

- Refer a Friend Scheme offering £100 for every person you successfully recommend.

- Free Gym Membership, including group classes

Successful Candidates:

  • Level 3 or 4 Children and Young Peoples Workforce or equivalent – or willing to work towards

  • 1 years’ experience supporting young people in a children’s residential setting

  • Full UK Manual Driving Licence - preferred

Your role as a Residential Child Care Worker:

You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people, and help towards the bright future they deserve; attending to their practical, physical and emotional needs. Safeguarding each young person at all times.

You will provide a high standard of care and support, in a professional manner, to vulnerable young people, with challenging behaviour and emotional behavioural difficulties.

You will develop a good working relationship with both children and young people and other outside agencies, and be the person that each child can trust through building positive relationships.

You will be part of a team who work together to create a loving, stable environment to ensure each young person is achieving positive outcomes and learning experiences.

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Skills Needed

About The Company

Exceptional Care is a children’s care home provider based in the Northwest of England. We work with children from ages 8 to 17 years with complex needs.

We believe that children spending time at Exceptional Care should find it an enjoyable experience, where the Young People can form positive attachments, giving them a sense of inner security, worth and adding to their emotional and physical well-being.

Our aim is to identify, understand and meet the needs of the individual Young People in our care. Exceptional Care believes that consistency in care is paramount to Young People with complex needs, to this end we are committed to developing and maintaining good communicative relationships with the Young People in our care.

Company Culture

At Exceptional Care, we are devoted to providing unparalleled healthcare and support services tailored to the unique needs of our community. With a deep-rooted commitment to excellence, our team of dedicated professionals strives daily to enhance the well-being and quality of life of every individual we serve.

Passionate about making a difference, we believe that exceptional care is more than just a service – it's a commitment to fostering trust, compassion, and resilience. Join us in our mission to transform lives, one exceptional care moment at a time.

At Exceptional Care, we pride ourselves on cultivating an environment where our employees feel valued, heard, and inspired. Recognized as a great place to work, our organisational culture promotes professional growth, fosters collaboration, and encourages continuous learning.

We believe that when our team is empowered and passionate about what they do, it resonates in the exceptional care they provide. With a focus on work-life balance, mutual respect, and inclusivity, we're not just building a team, but a family dedicated to making a profound impact on the lives of those we serve.

Desired Criteria

  • Driver (preferred)
  • NVQ L3 / L4 Children and Young Peoples Workforce (preferred or willing to work towards)

Required Criteria

  • 6-12 months experience within Childrens Residential Setting

Closing DateSaturday 30th November, 2024



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