Residential Childcare Support Worker West Yorkshire

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Posting date:
09 January 2025
Salary:
£11.93 to £12.20 per hour
Hours:
Part time
Closing date:
08 February 2025
Location:
Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5EX
Company:
Dove Adolescent Services
Job type:
Contract
Job reference:
REF-2Q-QRQXJUH_1736439609

Dove Adolescent Services

About the Role:

Dove Adolescent Services seeks passionate and dedicated Residential Childcare Support Workers to provide flexible, individual care packages for children and young people. This casual role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on young lives and offers flexibility to work the hours you can commit to.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Promote, safeguard, and protect the welfare of young people.
  • Establish and maintain positive and trusting relationships with young people.
  • Encourage the development of individual interests in young people.
  • Undertake sleep-in duties as part of a flexible rota.
  • Participate in activities and ensure a supportive home environment.
  • Work on your own initiative and be a positive team player.
  • Engage, motivate, and encourage the young people in our homes.

Skills and Expertise:

  • Experience supporting vulnerable young people (desired, but not essential).
  • Understanding and commitment to the role, including some weekends and bank holidays.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude.
  • Desire to learn and develop professional skills.

Job Facilities/Benefits:

  • Full training provided to achieve a recognised Level 4 Apprenticeship diploma.
  • Supervisory support from line managers.
  • Holiday accruement.
  • Competitive salary based on experience (11.93-12.20 per hour, plus 45 per sleep-in).

Why Join Us:

Join a supportive and collaborative team at Dove Adolescent Services, part of Polaris Community. We invest heavily in the professional development of our staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. We are proud of our quality, with 100% of our services rated as good or outstanding by Ofsted. Experience the satisfaction of helping young people reach their full potential.