Residential Childcare Worker

Residential Childcare Workers

Various locations throughout Co. Durham

£13.41-£17.88 plus sleep in allowance.

We are currently looking to recruit Residential Childcare Workers to work within a range of residential settings across Co.Durham.

Within this role you will be supporting a range of young people that may have learning difficulties, autism and/or emotional behavioural disorders and mental health issues. The younger persons you are supporting may also present different aspects of challenging behaviour and complex health needs.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Min 12 months experience working with children and young people in a residential setting.
• Effective communications in relation to report writing and verbal communication with staff.
• Awareness of non-verbal communication.
• A professional and caring nature.
• The ability to engage with young people in a positive and proactive manner.
• A level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Children and Young People is desirable but not essential to the role.
• Full driving license preferred but not essential.

Requirements of the role:

• Ensure the welfare of all young people within the service.
• Take a child centred approach and ensure that high quality care is provided at all times.
• Contribute towards the care, learning and development of young people within the service.
• Ensure that young people within service are appreciated, provided with equal opportunities and never discriminated.
• Ensure personal choice and encourage each young person to be involved in all aspects of their care.
• Liaise with parents/families of the young people within the service as well as external authorities
• Follow individual care plan’s to ensure each young person is effectively supported with all of their daily living needs.

A driving license and access to your own vehicle is desirable due to the nature of the role.

Please apply with your CV via the apply button or contact our Middlesbrough office for further information.