Children's Residential Support Worker/Shift Leader

Please note - The client is not able to offer sponsorship so please don't apply if you're on a skilled/student visa. Residential Childcare Worker We are seeking a dedicated residential childcare worker to provide high-quality care and support to children and young people within residential services. This role is crucial in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment that promotes the well-being and development of young people in line with National Standards and Codes of Practice. Day-to-day of the role: * Work in a positive, respectful, and empowering manner with all young people to foster good relationships and encourage achievement. * Understand and implement the National Care Standards to ensure that outcomes for all young people are recorded and monitored. * Provide therapeutic care proactively to all young people. * Act as a positive role model, maintaining high professional standards at all times. * Maintain the routine physical care, hygiene, and appropriate routines, limits, and boundaries for the young people. * Promote and advocate for children's rights as outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. * Engage in de-escalation techniques and physical intervention as required. * Support and transport young people to activities, family contacts, and other appointments. * Act as a key worker for specific young people, supporting the implementation of their individual care plans. * Participate in child care reviews and contribute to the assessment and care planning process. * Maintain high standards of safe working practices and actively participate in social, recreational, and educational activities with the young people Shifts Weekly Hours Day shifts - 37.5 hours (3 x 12.5-hour shifts) Night shifts - 37.5 hours (3 x 12.5-hour shifts) ⏰ Shift Times Shift Type Hours Day Shift - 10:00 am – 10:30 pm Night Shift - 10:00 pm – 10:30 am