Children's Residential Care Worker
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About the role
As our new Children's Residential Care Worker, you will: Work as part of a team to ensure the children are looked after 24/7, creating a safe, loving, nurturing home. Complete household tasks to ensure the home remains clean and tidy. Get to know the kids - what they like, what they need, and how to support them Provide calm, reassuring care Plan and prepare homecooked meals. Organise activities and events around hobbies, interests to capture imagination and engagement. Follow and update care plans, handover sheets and other relevant documentation Follow our therapeutic model to help them stay calm and feel safe during dysregulated moments Support school attendance and engagement. Be a team player creating a great working environment within the home Prioritise your continual development and be open to learning new things About You - Does this sound like you? Resilient - You won't give up on a child, even on their toughest days Calm and consistent - You'll use our training to understand and respond to challenging behaviours Caring - You'll listen, show up, and help children build trust and secure attachments Confident - You'll handle challenges, advocate for children, and be their voice Flexible - You'll work a mixed rota of long days, evenings, sleep-ins, and weekends - we plan ahead but value your support when things change A driver - A full UK licence is essential to use our home's car for school runs and activities Safe to work with children - An enhanced DBS with child barred list check is required - if you don't have one, we will request a new one for you and get your registered on the DBS Update Service. What We Value We're driven by our values and we look for these in every member of our team: We Seek Out - We're always looking for ways to do better We Welcome - We include, respect, and support everyone We Inspire - We believe in every person's potential We Speak Out - We advocate for what's right We Serve Others - We act with compassion and purpose These values are more than just words-they shape how we work, lead, and serve. Our North Star Everything we do is inspired by our ambition that every child and young person we support: Builds the relationships that help them discover who they are Develops the skills and confidence to shape their own life Learns how to connect with and contribute to the world around them You will play a vital role in achieving this mission.
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Are you ready for a summer of fun? Get ready to start your new job this summer and embark on 6 weeks of adventures, activities, and days out as we make sure our children have a fantastic time making memories, enjoying new experiences and most importantly...having fun in their school holidays! We are looking for a Residential Care Worker to join our amazing team as we prepare to welcome a new child to our home. If you love working with children, especially those who may have experienced adverse childhood experiences, are dedicated to helping them grow and develop and want to provide a calm, nurturing presence, we'd love to hear from you. In return for your expertise and excellence, we'll also invest in you - offering the training, support, and development you need to deliver exceptional care. From in-house learning to clear career pathways, we're here to help you grow as far as your ambition takes you. Role Highlights Job Title: Children's Residential Care Worker Location : Goole (DN14) Salary : £29,232 plus £80 per sleep ins Hours : 40 hours per week including weekends and bank holidays The Home: Beautiful 4-bedroom home with 2 established children, soon to be 3!
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