Residential Care Worker

Job Paths 4 U ,
Bedford, Bedfordshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £9.57 - £9.57 Hour

Overview

Do you want to make a difference to a child’s future? We have an exciting opportunity for a positive, enthusiastic and motivated Residential Care Worker who is flexible and has a desire to make a difference to help and support young people. You will play a full and effective role as a member of the staff team, providing high-quality assessment and residential care for young people with extensive, complex and enduring needs who display high risk behaviours. The homes aim is to provide an outstanding holistic service of care and education within a therapeutic environment. Residential Care Worker Duties and Responsibilities:  Ensure the safeguarding of all young people  Play an active part in creating a caring, safe, fun and enriching environment for the young people  Promote educational achievement for the young people  Create and sustain positive and trusting relationships with the young people  Be a strong advocate for the young people that you look after including helping them to share their views and wishes and supporting them to make complaints if needed  Take pride in your home ensure that it is a safe and welcoming environment, actively promote a healthy lifestyle and support young people to achieve their personal best  Understand the need to provide clear and safe boundaries and be a positive role model for young people and the teams you work in  Support young people in transitions to and from the home and support the development of positive memories  Complete all plans and reports in a timely and accurate manner Residential Care Worker Minimum Requirements:  Level 3 in Children’s and Young Peoples Workforce or equivalent (Essential)  Experience working in residential childcare  Experience working with young people with complex needs and EBD (Desirable)  Full drivers license Closing date: ASAP Interview: ASAP Contact: Sue at Job Paths 4 U Job Paths 4 U is an Employment Agency and an Employment Business. We will collect and store personal information that you submit to us via this advertisement. For further information on how we use and protect the information that you provide, please visit our website.