This isn't your average 9-5. As a Residential Worker, you'll be part of a close-knit team providing a positive living experience for our resident young people, caring for their physical, emotional, and social needs in a safe, supportive home environment. You'll work a mix of day and night shifts, helping with everything from morning routines and school runs to days out, bedtime stories and emotional support during tough times. Your day-to-day might include:

Supporting young people with daily routines, meals, and activities.
Encourage and stimulate emotional and social growth through out-of-school activities and community engagement.
Building trusting relationships and being a positive role model.
Helping to manage behaviours using trauma-informed approaches.
Keeping accurate records, participate in the admission process, case conferences, and reviews, producing reports on individual development/progress.
Celebrating achievements, big or small, and encouraging independence.
Providing a warm, accepting environment that meets the diverse needs of individuals.
Promoting equal opportunities and challenge discriminatory practices within the Home.

Empathetic and patient, with a genuine passion for helping young people
Great communicators, able to listen, understand, and respond calmly
Team players, who can also take initiative and work independently
Resilient, able to work in an emotionally and and/or physically demanding environment
Flexible, adaptable to change, and able to work shifts including nights and weekends
Committed, to providing equal opportunities and valuing diversity
Experience working with children or vulnerable people (paid or voluntary)
A full UK driving licence and access to a car
Basic IT skills (you'll be recording notes and using digital systems)
Level 2/3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to complete training and work towards this qualification

All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).
a fair and inclusive culture
the chance to really make a difference to those around you
health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

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