Residential Care Worker

Residential Care Worker

Location: Derby

Salary: £29,620 plus sleep-ins and bonuses

Sleep-ins: £70 per night

Hours: 40 hours per week, including days, lates, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays

The Role

We are looking for caring, resilient and dedicated Residential Care Workers to support children and young people in a safe, nurturing home environment.

You will help promote their wellbeing, development and independence while acting as a positive role model and ensuring their safety at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualised care in line with care plans and risk assessments.
• Safeguard children and promote their emotional, physical, social and educational development.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive relationships.
• Support education, family contact and leisure activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home.
• Complete records, reports and health and safety checks.
• Follow safeguarding policies and report any concerns.
• Work effectively within a team and complete mandatory training.

Requirements

• Experience working with children and young people is desirable but not essential, as training is provided.