Residential childcare support worker

Job description

Residential Childcare Support Worker

Location : West Yorkshire, Featherstone, WF7

Base Location: With services in Pontefract, Castleford, Wakefield we currently have vacancies throughout.

Contract Type : Full-time, permanent

Specific Hours : 33-42 hours per week - shift pattern

Qualified Care Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare)

Qualifications/Experience/Requirements:

Minimum age requirement: 21 years oldFull UK driving license preferableMust have availability for sleep-in shiftsMain Duties

In each home we have detailed shift planners/diaries/handover documents that will outline the specific daily duties and tasks that you will be required to complete, these will be specific to whether it is term-time (school days) or during holiday periods as some of the tasks will differ. The following is a summary of some of your duties during term-time

Supporting all of the children's daily routines, including getting them up, promoting personal hygiene routines, meals, either school runs or activitiesSupporting room cleans/developing of life skills/independence, promoting socialisation and supporting bed-time routinesAttending medical/other appointmentsSupporting the plans on the activity plannersCompletion of day sheets for the boys and working with them on their targetsCompleting handover documents/ tasksCompletion of all daily paperworkCompleting budgeting requirementsCompletion of daily room checks and daily housecleaning tasksComplete any food/other shopping needs, including meal preparation and kitchen hygiene/laundry dutiesCompletion of any specific checks such as COSHH, Fire Checks/Car checksLiaising and building appropriate relationships with the families, working to find out about special dates for boys and ensuring these are noted/marked, sorting and planning family time contactsAs well as completing the daily tasks, your role will also include being a Keyworker.

All Applicants must have:

Flexibility in your availability is a must as the role will involve sleep in nights and shift workHave an understanding of the issues that face young people in careHold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent – or be willing to work towards a required qualification within 18 monthsExcellent communication and listening skillsBe willing to learnBe able to work well as part of a small teamBe willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. Your DBS check shall be paid for by ourselvesExperience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work would be advantageous.Have a full, clean UK driving license and be able to cover at other Residential Homes as and when needed.This is a wonderful opportunity to join an established Children's service who will offer you:

Full training provided to gain a recognised qualificationPaid per sleep in shiftCompany pensionEmployee discount scheme.Refer a Friend programmeChildcare voucher schemeHoliday payMeals includedAccess to qualifications (Including Diploma 3/Diploma 5)Promotion opportunitiesMonthly clinical and professional supervisions, access to therapeutic supportThe company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join our dedicated team. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling career journey with us!

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-06-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English