To provide high-quality care, support, and supervision for children and young people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and additional needs within a residential setting. The post holder will promote safety, wellbeing, independence, and positive outcomes for all young people.
Shifts 7am – 11am 7am – 3pm 3pm – 10pm plus a sleepin's
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct day-to-day care and support to children and young people.
Promote physical, emotional, social, and educational development.
Assist with personal care, medication administration, mobility support, and daily living activities where required.
Build positive, trusting relationships with young people, families, and professionals.
Support children to participate in leisure, educational, and community activities.
Maintain accurate records, reports, and care documentation.
Implement care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies.
Safeguard children and report any concerns in accordance with child protection procedures.
Work collaboratively with social workers, health professionals, schools, and families.
Participate in shift work, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and bank holidays as required.
Essential Skills and Experience
Experience working with children or young people in a residential, education, health, or social care setting.
Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection principles.
Good communication and record-keeping skills.
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Ability to remain calm and resilient when managing challenging situations.
Desirable Qualifications
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve).
Experience supporting children with learning disabilities, autism, or complex needs.
First Aid, Medication Administration, or Safeguarding training.
Typical Duties on Shift
Supporting morning and evening routines.
Assisting with meals and activities.
Helping children attend appointments and outings.
Completing daily logs and incident reports.
Ensuring the home remains safe, welcoming, and child-focused.
Supporting children to develop independence and life skills.
The service aims to provide high-quality residential care that promotes self-esteem, safeguarding, education, positive experiences, family relationships where appropriate, and independent living skills.