Child Care Worker

Job title:

Child Care Worker

Company

Regional Recruitment Services

Job description

Job Title: Residential/Senior Support WorkerLocation: Ibstock, LeicestershirePay Rate: £12.00 – £15.00 per hour (depending on role and experience), plus £70 sleep-in rateHours of Work: 12-hour shifts, alternating between 2 long days one week and 3 long days the next, from 8am – 11pmType: PermanentStart Date: Immediately (flexible for notice periods)We are hiring for a Residential/Senior Support Worker experienced in providing specialized care for young people aged 7-18 in Ibstock. You will help create a safe and supportive home environment, ensuring children’s emotional and social well-being, and promoting personal development and independence.Duties of a Residential/Senior Support Worker:Reporting to the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Providing care and support to children before and after school, including meal supervision.
• Promoting positive behavior and helping with care planning and risk assessments.
• Organizing activities, managing small budgets, and accompanying children on recreational outings.
• Liaising with professionals, parents, and carers, ensuring high standards of professionalism.
• Completing administrative tasks, including record-keeping and reporting incidents.

Skills and Experience:As a Residential/Senior Support Worker, you will need experience in:

• Working with children and young people in a care setting.
• Behavior management and care planning.
• Safeguarding and welfare of children.

It would be beneficial if you also had:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Driving license.
• Experience with physical intervention techniques.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

What the Client Offers:

• Competitive pay and holiday entitlements.
• Extensive training, including First Aid and Physical Intervention.
• Support with NVQ Level 3 qualification.
• Blue Light discount card.

Next Steps:Apply to this Residential/Senior Support Worker role through this advert. If you would like more information, please contact our team on 01283371053.If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency. If you have not been contacted within 7 days, please assume your application was unsuccessful. We will, however, retain your details for future roles.About Regional Recruitment Services – A Recruitment Agency in Leicestershire:This position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning recruitment agency operating since 2008, specializing in Commercial, Construction, Industrial, and Engineering roles across the UK. Visit our website at to explore all available positions.

Expected salary

£30000 per year

Location

Leicestershire

Job date

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 23:45:35 GMT

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