Peripatetic Residential Care & Support Workers - Ofsted Registered Children's Home
Jay Care Services is looking for caring, enthusiastic and motivated Peripatetic Care and Support Workers to join our team.
We provide care and support to children and young people across our Children’s Residential Homes and 16–18 Supported Accommodation services. Our approach is child-centred, trauma-informed and focused on helping young people feel safe, develop their independence and achieve positive outcomes.
This is a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people while developing your own skills and career in social care.
About the role
As a Care and Support Worker, you will build positive relationships with children and young people, provide consistent support and act as a positive role model.
You will support children & young people with their individual goals, wellbeing, education, relationships and preparation for adulthood, while helping them develop confidence, resilience and practical life skills.
Provide safe, caring and individualised support that reflects each young person’s needs, wishes, feelings and level of independence.
Build positive and trusting relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Support young people to have their voices heard and be involved in decisions about their lives.
Support individual care and support plans, key-working, risk assessments and Positive Behaviour Support plans where appropriate.
Promote independence and practical life skills, including cooking, shopping, budgeting, education, employment and maintaining a safe living environment.
Plan and participate in meaningful activities that promote learning, development, wellbeing and community participation.
Safeguard children and young people from harm, abuse, neglect and exploitation, reporting and escalating concerns appropriately.
Support young people during periods of distress or behaviours of concern using positive, trauma-informed and proportionate approaches.
Work positively with families, social workers, local authorities, education providers, health professionals and other agencies.
Maintain clear, accurate and child-centred records and communicate important information, progress and concerns effectively.
Follow Jay Care Services’ policies, procedures, safeguarding arrangements, risk assessments and individual plans.
Work flexibly across our residential and supported accommodation services according to operational needs.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and managers to maintain safe, consistent and high-quality care.
Participate in handovers, meetings, supervision, training and reflective practice.
Report any concerns relating to safeguarding, health and safety, staffing or quality of care promptly to the appropriate manager.
What we're looking forNo Visa Sponsorship
- We are looking for someone who is:Caring, compassionate and genuinely passionate about supporting young people.
- Patient, calm and able to respond positively to challenging situations.
- A good listener and communicator.
- Able to build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
- A positive role model who is reliable, consistent and professional.
- A strong team player who can also work independently.
- Flexible and willing to work weekends, bank holidays, shift patterns and sleeping-in duties.
- Willing to learn, develop and undertake relevant training.
- Essential experience and qualifications
- Experience working with children and/or young people.
- Safeguarding experience or understanding.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic English, Maths and ICT skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and write clear reports.
- Ability to engage, motivate and listen to young people.
- Understanding of positive approaches to behaviours of concern.
- Willingness to work towards or hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare.
- Desirable
- Experience in children's residential care, social care, community work, care planning, Positive Behaviour Support, Ofsted requirements, key-working, budgeting or supporting education would be advantageous.
