Residential Care Support Worker – Flexible Hours & Sleep-In Shifts

Community Care Live; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support service provider in Leeds is seeking committed and enthusiastic Residential Childcare Support Workers. The role involves full-time shifts, including sleep-ins, to support young people in their transition to independent living. Responsibilities include engaging with young people to foster their skills and maintaining a safe environment. Applicants should hold relevant childcare qualifications or be willing to obtain them. The position also offers on-the-job training and various employee benefits, including 28 days of annual leave.

Benefits

On-the-job accredited training

Opportunities to gain NVQ qualifications

Pension scheme

Employee discount scheme

28 days' annual leave

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant diploma or be willing to study towards it.
• Experience with attachment and trauma is desirable.
• Willingness to travel with a valid driving license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to develop independent living skills.
• Communicate effectively with young people and professionals.
• Maintain relationships with educational provisions and community links.

Skills

Flexibility in availability

Understanding of issues facing young people in care

Experience with challenging behavior

Computer skills to an intermediate level

Education

Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

A leading support service provider in Leeds is seeking committed and enthusiastic Residential Childcare Support Workers. The role involves full-time shifts, including sleep-ins, to support young people in their transition to independent living. Responsibilities include engaging with young people to foster their skills and maintaining a safe environment. Applicants should hold relevant childcare qualifications or be willing to obtain them. The position also offers on-the-job training and various employee benefits, including 28 days of annual leave.