Residential Childcare Worker

Vibe Care are seeking, for their client, permanent Residential Childcare Workers for a service based in Milton Keynes supporting children aged 10-17 years old diagnosed with emotional & behavioural difficulties (EBD)

As a Residential Childcare Worker, you will support children in a residential setting, helping them feel safe, listened to and encouraged in their daily lives. You will work with colleagues to provide consistent care that reflects each child's needs and care plan.

Starting salary per hour -

Unqualified - £16.00

Qualified - £16.60 (Level 3 Residential Childcare Award)

Duties

• Build trusting relationships through patient & respectful communication
• Follow Care Plans & Risk Assessments
• Observe wellbeing and share relevant updates with colleagues.
• Support with routines, activities and practical childcare needs.
• Encouraging confidence and independence.
• Maintain clear records and communicate important information

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children & young people with emotional & behavioural difficulties.
• Experience of supporting with moderate learning disabilities, development delays & attachment disorders.
• Good understanding of supporting with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Understanding and supporting with sexually harmful behaviour & risks of offending.
• Awareness supporting with past criminal and anti-social behaviours
• Ability to use clear communication
• Proficient to follow care plans & risk assessments
• Able to reporting and document information accurately
• Have a calm, patient approach and the ability to adapt support to each child.

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.