Angel UK Care is recruiting for compassionate and skilled Residential Care Workers who will provide unwavering support to our young residents. The ideal candidates will understand the complexities of trauma and rejection our young people may have faced and will be committed to fostering a safe and empowering atmosphere. Ideally, candidates should hold a QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification. However, we will also consider the right person with relevant previous experience for this role.
Position: Residential Care Worker ( Full Time ) - Location: Local to NW9
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide consistent, high-quality care and support for young people.
- Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team to achieve the best outcomes for young people.
- Be a positive role model and maintain high standards.
- Help young people with their hygiene and daily routines.
- Accompany young people to activities and appointments using public transport.
- Help create daily programs, meal plans, activities for groups and individuals.
- Interact with young people in both group and individual settings.
- Follow safety practices at all times and have a good knowledge of the children's home regulations.
- Join in with social, recreational, and educational activities with the young people. Detailed log report must be completed throughout the shift.
- Keep accurate records, its important documents are always accurate and up to date.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the home
- Prepare healthy meals and snacks for our young people.
- Show care and understanding in your interactions.
- Support young people with daily living skills and budgeting. Encourage healthy eating, exercise, and safe relationships, while addressing drugs and safety. You will complete Key work sessions with the young people on these and various other life skills. Training will be provided to you.
- Motivate young people to join local events and activities.
- Establish safe boundaries based on the Young Person’s Agreement.
- Write weekly and monthly progress reports and update the house manager.
- Work with agencies and attend important meetings like admissions and reviews.
- Communicate clearly with colleagues and others involved.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Demonstrated compassion and resilience.
- Commitment to serving as a positive role model.
- Confidence in appropriately managing challenging behaviors
- Flexibility to work a residential care rota, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Willingness to do overnight sleep-ins as part of the role.
- Ability to work cooperatively within a team setting to support shared goals.
- Must hold a valid child workforce DBS ( preferably on the DBS update system )
- Hold a QCF/NVQ level 3 in Childcare.
- Experience as a support worker in residential children's homes.
We are not able to sponsor international workers for this position. You must present proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Why Work for Us?
- Competitive rates of pay
- Opportunity to acquire further training and qualifications.
- Management team that are dedicated to supporting and developing our support workers to enable them to provide the best support possible.
- We offer a thorough induction training program and regular in-house training for all staff.
- Discretionary rewards from managers are available, including Amazon vouchers.
- Residential care staff are eligible for the Blue Light Card.
- Opportunity to progress within your role.
If you are dedicated and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and possess the skills required for this role, we encourage you to apply.
Company description
Established with the purpose of delivering bespoke client-centered services by offering targeted and sustainable accommodation and care/support services for vulnerable young people. We work with over 25 London Boroughs and outside London. We offer accommodation and care in our Children's homes for EBD children, and we offer accommodation and support in our semi-independent provisions for vulnerable young people, both sexes aged 16+. We provide practical, emotional and social skills services that enable young people to have the appropriate skills required for independent living.
This job requires more than 20hr- per week work commitment. Therefore, may not be suitable for candidates on restricted UK work visa
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Is your DBS on Update Service?
Experience:
- Children's Home: 3 years (required)
- child support worker: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- DBS (required)
- QCF - level 3 children's social care (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
