Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people?

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable children and looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and progression opportunities?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

This role requires a driver and is not able to offer sponsorship.

We are working with a respected organisation that provides residential care for children and young people.

Based in Keighley, this home supports children aged 6-11 years and is committed to providing a safe, nurturing and trauma-informed environment where every child can thrive.

This is a position working within a residential children's home supporting young people with varied and complex needs.

The role requires dedication, resilience and a genuine commitment to helping children achieve positive outcomes.

The role requires flexibility in working hours, with shift patterns including weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in shifts.

• Salary of £29,113


• Full-time, permanent contract


• Sleep-in payment of £43.90 per sleep-in


• Comprehensive induction programme


• Ongoing training and development opportunities


• Regular practice and clinical supervision


• Performance Development Planning


• Clear career progression opportunities


• Investors in People accredited employer


• Mindful Employer accredited organisation


• Competitive hourly rate


• Group personal pension scheme (subject to eligibility)

As a Residential Childcare Worker, you will:

• Support children with their day-to-day care and development


• Create a safe, nurturing and stable home environment


• Build positive and trusting relationships with children


• Support children with emotional and behavioural needs


• Promote positive outcomes and independence


• Work as part of a trauma-informed care team


• Uphold high standards of safeguarding and child protection


• Encourage children to participate in decisions affecting their lives


• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals

This role includes shift work, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in duties, so flexibility is essential.

Experience in any of the following areas would be beneficial:

• Residential children's care


• SEN (Special Educational Needs)


• Youth work


• Education support


• Social care


• Family support services


• Foster care support


• Mental health support


• Behavioural and emotional support services


• Care leavers services

If this sounds like it may be a suitable next step for you lets chat!

This role requires a driver and is not able to offer sponsorship.

Summer

07436 412 945