Follow daily shift plans, routines, and handovers (term-time and holidays).
Support boys with morning/evening routines, personal care, meals, school runs, activities, and bedtime.
Promote life skills, independence, room cleanliness, and social development.
Attend appointments and support activity plans and daily targets.
Complete all required paperwork, checks, and budgeting tasks.
Carry out household duties including cleaning, laundry, shopping, and meal preparation.
Complete safety checks (COSHH, fire safety, vehicle checks).
Build positive relationships with families and organise family time.
Act as a Keyworker, offering empathy, consistency, and meaningful support.

Understanding of the challenges faced by young people in care
Level 3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or willingness to work toward the qualification
Excellent communication and listening skills
Willingness to learn and work effectively within a small team
Ability to pass an enhanced DBS check (paid for by the organisation)
Experience with EBD, social care, residential work, or youth work (advantageous)
Full, clean UK driving licence and flexibility to cover other homes when needed

Salary: A base salary of £28,893.07 per annum with the potential to earn up to £32,150.35 with sleep-in shifts.
Sleep-in allowance of £62.50 per night (up to £3,257.28 extra per year)
Up to 6 weeks' holiday
A rota pattern of 2 days on, 2 days off, with staggered start times ranging from 8am, 12noon or 2pm (i.e. 8am-10pm, 12pm-10pm or 2pm-10pm)
Free meals on duty
Company pension
Employee discount and wellbeing programmes
Comprehensive training and ongoing CPD
Funded Level 3 & 5 qualifications
Clear promotion opportunities
Monthly clinical and professional supervision with therapeutic support

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