Residential Care Officer
Residential Care Officer
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Job Description
- To provide supportive non-intrusive care to young people aged 16 and over within a residential setting. The role focuses on promoting independence while offering guidance in daily living activities such as cooking shopping and emotional wellbeing. Staff are expected to carry out regular welfare checks and maintain accurate records ensuring a safe and supportive environment that respects the autonomy of each young person.
- Conduct three welfare checks per shift (in person or by phone) and record observations accurately.
- Provide support with daily living tasks such as cooking shopping and general wellbeing.
- Build positive professional relationships with young people offering guidance without conflict.
- Maintain detailed records of interactions activities and support provided during each shift.
- Use lone worker safety devices and follow safeguarding protocols at all times.
- Participate in a full induction and ongoing training to ensure safe and effective practice.
- Experience working with young people in a residential or community setting (paid or voluntary).
- Understanding of safeguarding principles and professional boundaries.
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent or willingness to work towards it.
- Working hours: 44 hours per week
- Enhanced DBS is required for the role.
- The role closes on 18th Aug 2025 apply ASAP.
Requirements
- Experience working with young people in a residential or community setting (paid or voluntary).
- Understanding of safeguarding principles and professional boundaries.
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent or willingness to work towards it.
We provide support for young people who are 16 and over, they are self sufficient but may need support in shopping and cooking, and spending time with staff. Staff conduct 3 x welfare checks per shift either in person or by phone, staff on duty will record when they have seen a yp what the yp have done today and what support was offered.
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We provide support for young people who are 16 and over, they are self sufficient but may need support in shopping and cooking, and spending time with staff. Staff conduct 3 x welfare checks per shift either in person or by phone, staff on duty will record when they have seen a yp what the yp have done today and what support was offered.
Employment Type
Full Time
