Company Description
Lantern Care Homes provides safe, nurturing, and stable residential environments where children and young people are genuinely cared for, respected, and valued. Operating high-quality Ofsted-registered homes across Derbyshire, the organization focuses on helping each child discover their uniqueness, develop a sense of belonging, and reach their full potential. Lantern Care Homes specializes in trauma-informed, child-centred care, creating family-feel environments that offer stability during times of crisis. By working closely with an in-house CAMHS-experienced clinician, local authorities, and families, the team designs tailored pathways that promote healing, self-esteem, and growth. Services range from solo placements and support for complex needs to helping young people move towards semi-independence, always placing the needs of the child at the heart of the service.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role based near Matlock for Residential Childcare Workers. The role involves providing day-to-day care, support, and supervision to children and young people in a residential setting, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met. Responsibilities include building trusting relationships, implementing individualised care plans, supporting education and recreational activities, and promoting positive routines and boundaries. Residential Childcare Workers will also help de-escalate and manage challenging behaviours using trauma-informed approaches, maintain accurate records and reports, and collaborate with colleagues, clinicians, local authorities, and families. The role requires participation in team meetings, ongoing training, and contributing to a safe, inclusive, and homely environment where children can thrive.
Qualifications
- Strong childcare and working with children skills, with experience in residential or similar settings.
- Background or familiarity with children's services and multi-agency working to support children and young people.
- Ability to plan and facilitate activities and small events that promote engagement, learning, and social development.
- Commitment to ongoing training and professional development, including trauma-informed and safeguarding practices as well as NVQ Level 4 in Residential Childcare.
- Relevant qualification in childcare, social care, youth work, or a related field (or willingness to work towards one).
- Strong communication, de-escalation, and relationship-building skills, with a calm and resilient approach.
- Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and regulatory standards for Ofsted-registered homes.
- Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts as required.
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