Job Opportunity: Children Residential Support workers
Organisation: Spring forth Healthcare
Location: Wirral
Salary: £14.50 - £15.00
Contract Type: Full Time (37.5hours)
Shift Pattern: 8am-8pm (Days, Nights, Weekends, Sleep-ins)
Safeguarding Statement
Spring Forth Healthcare Ltd understand that children can be under threat, abuse by parents/family, other children and young people, adults and that everyone who works with children has a responsibility for keeping them safe. Spring forth healthcare Ltd believes that all children, regardless of ethnicity, gender, culture, sexual orientation, disability, faith or religious belief, have a right to equal protection from all types of harm, neglect or abuse.
We follow a robust ‘’Safer Recruitment’’ process. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, satisfactory references, and a thorough background check in line with Ofsted regulations and the Children’s homes (England) Regulation 2015.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
WE DO NOT OFFER ANY FORM OF SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THEIR RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.
Job Description
Purpose of the Role:
To Provide high quality care and support to children and young people in a residential setting, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met. You will work as part of a dedicated team to create a safe, nurturing, and stable environment that promotes the welfare and development of every child in our care.
Key Responsibilities
Direct Care: Provide day-day care for children, including supporting with morning and bedtime routines, meal preparation, and personal hygiene were required.
Safeguarding: Actively promote the safety and wellbeing of children, identifying and reporting any safeguarding concerns immediately in line with the company policy and Ofsted requirements.
Emotional Support: Build positive, professional relationships with children, offering emotional support and guidance to help them manage their behaviours and feelings.
Key Working: Act as a Key worker for assigned children, contributing to care plans, risk assessments and attending statutory reviews.
Education & Activities: Support children with their education and encourage participation in a wide range of social, recreational, and educational activities.
Reporting and Recording: Maintaining accurate, concise and clear daily logs, incident reports, and progress notes in accordance with Ofsted standards and SCIFF.
Household Duties: Contribute to the cleanliness and maintenance of the home, ensuring it remains a warm and welcoming environment.
Team Collaboration: Attend induction, team meetings, Trainings Handovers, and supervision sessions to ensure consistent care and professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential: Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (must be completed within 2years of start date). Desirable: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent
Experience:
Essential: Experience of working with children or young people (paid or voluntary). Desirable: Previous experience in a residential care setting.
Age Requirement:
Essential: Must be aged 21 or over
Skills:
Essential: Excellent communications skills (verbal and written). Desirable: Ability to manage challenging behaviour effectively.
Attributes:
Essential: Empathy, love, Resilience and a non-judgemental approach. Desirable: High level of emotional intelligence.
Availability:
Essential: Ability to work in a flexible rota including weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins
Driving:
Desirable: Valid UK Driving License (highly desirable for transporting children)
Why Join US?
Professional Growth: Fully funded Level 3 Diploma training if not attained.
Supportive Culture: Inductions, Regular 1:1 supervision and a strong team-based approach.
Impact: The opportunity to change the lives of vulnerable children and young people
Compliance: We pride ourselves on maintaining a culture of excellence and complying to Ofsted Regulations, SCCIF and Children’s home (England) Regulations 2015.
Pay: £14.50-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Paid training
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
