At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide care and support to children in a residential setting, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Company: Join Positive Footsteps Group, dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, sleep-in allowances, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with varied shifts, laughter, and the chance to create lasting memories.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in childcare and a passion for helping young people thrive.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Full time 37 hours. Typical shift patterns: 10am - 10pm, sleep-in followed by a 7am - 11am.
We are looking for a Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner to join Positive Footsteps Group. A children's home can be a complex and challenging environment, so we need determined, resilient people to offer unconditional care and commitment to our children. We would welcome applications from qualified, experienced Childcare workers.
The role includes evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and regular sleep-in duties (1-2 per week), with an additional allowance of 50 per sleep-in. There will be shouting, stressful moments and maybe a tear but there will also be laughter, happiness and a chance to not only make good memories but also have a positive impact on the children's life. Help us to make our house their home!
Roles and responsibilities:
- Ensure the effective safeguarding of children and young people at all times, taking responsibility for responding to and reporting any concerns in line with policies and procedures.
- Provide day-to-day care and support including personal care, medication administration, cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a safe, clean, and well-organised home environment.
- Lead and manage the shift, overseeing the day-to-day running of the children's home and taking accountability for staff practice and decision-making.
Senior Residential Childcare Worker employer: Positive Footsteps Ltd
At Positive Footsteps Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment for both our staff and the children in our care. Our team enjoys a collaborative work culture that values resilience and commitment, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Located in a vibrant community, we offer competitive benefits including additional allowances for sleep-in duties, ensuring that our employees feel valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of the children they support.
