Residential Child Care Worker

At Harewood Hill Lodge, we provide short-break care for children and young people with sensory impairments, learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and committed Residential Child Care Workers who can put children and young people at the heart of everything they do.

Every child is unique. We want staff who recognise individual strengths, needs, preferences and ways of communicating, and who can provide nurturing, person-centred support that helps children feel safe, valued, included and listened to.

The role will include supporting children and young people to:

enjoy positive and meaningful short-break experiences;

develop independence and everyday living skills;

make choices and have their wishes, feelings and preferred methods of communication recognised;

participate in activities and experiences that are appropriate to their individual needs and interests;

maintain their personal care and daily living activities

build positive, trusting relationships;

maintain their health, safety and wellbeing; and

develop, thrive and fulfil their potential.You will work closely with children and young people, their families/carers and other professionals to help provide consistent, high-quality care and support.

We are particularly interested in applicants who are patient, compassionate, creative and adaptable. You will need to be able to recognise that behaviour and communication are individual to each child and respond sensitively to a range of additional needs.

Experience of working with children and young people in residential care or a related setting is desirable.

Band 8: Applicants must be willing to work towards a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Child Care.

Band 9: Applicants should hold a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent.

The role involves shift work, sleepovers, bank holidays and weekend working.

Above all, we are looking for people who are passionate about helping children and young people have positive experiences, opportunities, choice and fun, while receiving safe and nurturing care tailored to their individual needs.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting children with additional needs and would like to be part of a committed team where you can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Why work for us?

32 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time working), Local Government Pension Scheme, training and development opportunities, wellbeing support, staff discounts and flexible working.

Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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