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.

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.

• 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.

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:

• Day Shift – 10:00 am – 10:30 pm
• Night Shift – 10:00 pm – 10:30 am