Role - Residential Care Worker (Part Time)

Location: Stoke on Trent

Are you passionate about nurturing the talents and interests of children and young people, helping them develop skills and make positive choices? Join a supportive team with a strong reputation for aiding the development of children with complex needs.

A fantastic opportunity to be involved in the provision of responsive care and support, to children and young people who have complex emotional and social needs using a parenting approach to ensure children and young people are safe, well and cared for.

You will be working in a small children’s home, looking after up to 3 children and young people at a time.

About you:

• Understand the complexities of mental health, trauma, substance misuse, and offending behaviour.
• Reflect on emotional responses and demonstrate empathy and creativity in problem-solving.
• Promote rights, responsibilities, and informed choices.
• Adapt to changing needs with flexibility and resilience.
• Familiarity with data management, and Microsoft Office.
• Committed to working with vulnerable children, young people, and families, with strong negotiation and advocacy skills.

Requirements:

• Must be 21+ and pass a DBS check due to safeguarding responsibilities
• Hold a driver’s license with access to own vehicle
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent, if not already completed
• Willingness to undertake further training.
• Experience of working with vulnerable children and their families.
• Ability to establish good working relationships with children and young people based on respect and openness

Responsibilities:

• Deliver 24/7 care, addressing the physical, emotional, and social needs of children and young people.
• Build positive relationships, support during emergencies, and maintain a safe, clean living environment.
• Draft, update, and follow care plans, administer medication, and ensure access to healthcare.
• Arrange and attend appointments, transport children, and encourage community involvement.
• Liaise with families, professionals, and agencies, advocating for the children’s needs.

Management:

• Attend supervision meetings and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Collaborate with professionals to maintain safety and quality care.
• Oversee medication management and report any safety concerns.

Partnership and Administration:

• Prepare for meetings, maintain effective relationships, and keep accurate records.
• Adhere to company policies, maintain confidentiality, and support cross-functional teamwork

General Responsibilities:

• Ensure quality standards, promote the company’s vision, and meet performance targets.
• Maintain health, safety, diversity, and confidentiality standards.

Note: The role may require additional duties as needed within the job scope