2-3 months contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
- Provide high-quality direct care and structured interventions for young people residing at Willow Rise Children s Home
- Contribute to the delivery of a safe nurturing and empowering environment that promotes the physical emotional educational and social well-being of all residents
Key Duties/Accountabilities
- Deliver 1:1 support and interventions aligned with each young person s placement plan
- Design and implement structured daily routines and activity timetables to foster personal development
- Encourage participation in education healthy living family connection and community engagement
- Ensure the home meets high standards of cleanliness safety and compliance
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate care records in accordance with Ofsted and Council standards
- Carry out daily tasks to ensure smooth running of the home including managing food maintenance and supplies
- Adhere to safeguarding policies conduct risk assessments and respond to incidents appropriately
Essential Experience Required
- Direct experience working with vulnerable young people in a residential care or related setting is essential
- Experience of working within a multi-agency framework supporting complex needs is essential
Essential Qualification Required
- Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (Children s Residential or equivalent) is essential
Additional information to note
- Working hours: 24 hours per week
- The role requires an enhanced DBS check
- Shift work will include evenings weekends and bank holidays as needed
- This is a front-line role that requires flexibility and emotional resilience
- Office-based induction period is required
The role closes soon please apply ASAP.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Direct experience working with vulnerable young people in a residential care or related setting
- Experience of working within a multi-agency framework supporting complex needs
- Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (Children s Residential or equivalent)
Residential Care Support Workers (RCSW) will be responsible for the operational delivery of 1:1 interventions with young people at Willow Rise Residential Services and ensuring daily routines are planned and maintained.
Education
Hold a recognised Level 3 in health and social care in a children home setting or equivalent qualification