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Job summary
A child care organization in Loughborough, England is seeking enthusiastic residential care workers. This dynamic role involves providing emotional support, fostering ambition in young people, and assisting with their educational pursuits. Applicants should be adaptable and passionate about making a difference in the lives of children. Training is provided, and a flexible work/life balance is offered with shifts included in advance.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Minimum age requirement: 21 years old.
- No prior experience necessary, commitment and passion for working with young people preferred.
- Availability for sleep-in shifts required.
Responsibilities
- Providing emotional support during challenging times.
- Empowering young people to participate in decision-making.
- Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports.
Skills
We are seeking enthusiastic residential care workers to join our amazing team, building strong relationships and fostering a warm, supportive, and rewarding environment for the children and young people in our care. This is a dynamic role where no two days are the same, from planning engaging activities and providing one-on-one support to accompanying young people on off-site trips. You’ll need to be adaptable, flexible, and skilled at reading situations to help guide young people towards making positive choices. Experience is preferred but not essential if you have a positive, can-do attitude and the passion to make a real, meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.
Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Working hours per week: 40
Salary: £12.69 - £13.31 per hour
Closing Date: Thursday 1 January 2026
- Providing emotional support during challenging times
- Fostering ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potential
- Offering support in the educational pursuits of young individuals
- Maintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager
- Empowering young people to actively participate in decision-making about their lives and future
- Acting as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussion
- Encouraging community engagement, attending off-site activities, and expanding their personal social networks
- Meeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning, shopping, etc.)
- Minimum age requirement: 21 years old
- Full UK driving license preferable but not essential
- No prior experience necessary, only a commitment and passion for working with young people
- Must have availability for sleep-in shifts
- £30 additional payment per sleep-in shift
- Enhanced DBS covered
- Comprehensive induction and training provided
- 2-3 shifts per week for an excellent work/life balance
- Rota provided 4 weeks in advance
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