Residential Child Care Officers

Residential Childcare Officer – Agency Contract 📍 Jersey, Channel Islands 💰 £23 to £24 per hour 📅 3-Month Contract (Potential Extension) ✈️ Travel & Accommodation Provided 🚨 Immediate Starts Available Linscare Limited are currently looking for experienced Residential Childcare Officers to join a dedicated and forward-thinking Residential Childcare Service in Jersey. This is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people within a supportive and trauma-informed environment. The service provides a range of specialist residential settings including children’s homes, short breaks services, emergency placements, supported accommodation for older young people, and secure care provisions. The Role You will provide high-quality care and support to children and young people, helping them feel safe, valued, and supported to achieve positive outcomes. You will work as part of a multi-agency team promoting safeguarding, emotional wellbeing, education, independence, and positive routines. Duties Include: • Providing day-to-day care and emotional support • Building positive and trusting relationships • Supporting behaviour management and safeguarding • Promoting education, activities, and independence • Completing daily records and contributing to care planning • Working alongside social workers, CAMHS, education, and health professionals • Advocating for children and ensuring their voices are heard Shift Patterns Flexibility is essential as shifts include: • Early shifts (7am–3pm) • Late shifts (2pm–10pm) • Night shifts / Waking nights • Sleep-ins (where required) What’s On Offer ✅ £24.00 per hour ✅ Double pay on Bank Holidays ✅ Shared accommodation provided ✅ Travel expenses covered to/from Jersey ✅ Sleep-in payments & standby allowances ✅ Opportunity for contract extension ✅ Supportive and child-centred service Essential Requirements • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) • Minimum 5 years’ residential childcare experience • Full UK manual driving licence • Enhanced DBS (Update Service preferred) • Ability to relocate to Jersey for the duration of the contract Desirable • Medication Administration Training • First Aid Qualification • Experience working within trauma-informed services Compliance Required Successful candidates will need: • 5 years’ employment references • Enhanced DBS • Qualification certificates (required at CV submission stage) • Passport / ID • Driving licence • Jersey Care Commission registration Interview Process • Online written assessment via Microsoft Teams • Formal Q&A interview • Candidates must be IT competent and able to use Teams, email, and screen sharing Please note: Qualification certificates must be submitted alongside your CV. Applications without proof of qualifications will not be considered. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a service that truly places children and young people at the centre of everything it does. 📩 Apply now with your CV and qualification certificates for immediate consideration