Job Role: Residential Child Care Worker.
Accountable to: Registered Home Manager / Deputy Manager
Location: Doncaster
Hours of Employment:
Zero Hours contract, sleep in duties: 23:00 – 07:00
Sleep-ins: £71.28 per sleep-in
Organisation Overview:
We are a growing, Family Owned, private childcare provider committed to offering high-quality care, support and education to children and young adults in a safe and nurturing environment. With a strong emphasis on child development, our organisation aims to provide exceptional care and support while adhering to industry regulations and best practices. We are currently seeking passionate and dedicated Residential Childcare Workers to join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of the children in our care.
Safe Haven Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all service users who use our services and as such we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is taken very seriously at Safe Haven Group and is at the forefront of everything we do. Successful candidates who are made an Offer of Employment will be required to complete relevant compliance & safeguarding checks.
It is a contractual requirement for all employees across the organisation to comply with the missions and values as set out below:
Our Mission:
Our mission is to deliver a supportive and empowering service which enables us to deliver high quality support, care, and education.
Our core values and principles promote accountability which enables us to stay focused on well- being, keeping people safe from harm and supporting them to achieve their full potential.
Our Values:
Supportive: We provide caring, compassionate, and dedicated, support, care, and education to ensure people are safe and can thrive.
Accountable: We hold our support, care, and education services accountable to the highest
standards of safeguarding, integrity, transparency, ethics, and regulatory standards.
Focused: We stay focused on understanding each person's uniqueness through a person-centred approach. We see the whole person to provide tailored support, care, and education for every individual's needs on what makes the biggest difference in their lives.
Empowering: We empower people by building trusting relationships that focus on their strengths, dignity, and potential. Through compassionate support, care, and education we encourage and strive to achieve positive outcomes that enable people to reach their full potential.
Job Summary:
As a Residential Childcare Worker, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to children and young people residing in our residential facilities. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the well-being, safety, and development of the children, while creating a nurturing and homely environment. Working as part of a team, you will build positive relationships, implement care plans, and facilitate engaging activities to promote their growth and positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide day-to-day care and support to children and young people in a residential setting, ensuring their safety, well-being, and physical and emotional needs are met.
2. Build positive relationships with the children, establishing trust and promoting a sense of belonging and security.
3. Implement individual care plans and support strategies, collaborating with colleagues and relevant professionals to meet the specific needs and goals of each child.
4. Create a nurturing and stimulating environment, organising and facilitating age-appropriate activities, outings, and recreational opportunities.
5. Support children in their daily routines, including meals, personal hygiene, schoolwork, and leisure activities, encouraging independence and life skills development.
6. Observe and document significant information, incidents, and progress in written reports and contribute to the overall assessment and evaluation process.
7. Collaborate with colleagues, therapists, and external professionals to provide comprehensive care, ensuring effective communication and coordination of support services.
8. Promote and maintain a safe and secure environment, implementing safeguarding procedures, risk assessments, and health and safety guidelines.
9. Actively seek to build strong relationships with our young people and promote the development and maintenance of positive relationships as an important life skill
10. Support children in developing positive social skills, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution techniques, providing guidance and role modelling appropriate behaviour.
11. Participate in teamwork and professional development that helps foster a creative and collaborative team culture in the pursuit of high-quality child centred care.
12. Attend relevant training and professional development sessions to enhance your knowledge and skills in working with children and young people in a residential setting.
Qualifications/Skills/Experience Person Specification:
- QCF 3 (Desirable).
- Completion / working towards completion of QCF level 3 within the regulatory 2 year requirement (Essential).
- Prior experience working with children and young people, preferably in a residential care or childcare setting.
- Sound understanding of child development principles, attachment theory, and trauma-informed care approaches.
- Ability to engage with children from diverse backgrounds, demonstrating empathy, patience, and resilience.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish positive relationships with children, colleagues, and external professionals.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required in a residential care setting.
- Basic knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and safeguarding procedures related to residential childcare.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating and sharing information to ensure consistent care provision.
- Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
- A valid driver's license is required.
Applicants must be over the age of 21.
Please note that this job description provides a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements of a Residential Childcare Worker. Specific duties may vary based on the needs of the organisation and the children in care.
In line with The Asylum and Immigration Act 2006, we will only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK.
Please note that if you are put forward for an interview you will be asked to provide information with regards to any criminal records background. Any candidate who is successful at interview and is provided with an Offer of Employment will be required to undergo a criminal background check to ensure our service meets safeguarding standards. Please note it is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. adults at risk, children or both)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Safe Haven Support Care and Education Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their gender, age, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion.
Pay: £13.20-£13.55 per hour
Experience:
- Working with Children: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- NVQ Level 3 Residential Childcare or able to work towards (preferred)
Work Location: In person
