Job Details
We are recruiting 2 highly ambitious and Qualified Senior Residential Youth Workers to join our clients successful and experienced staff team to work in a children’s residential care home in Northampton.
Candidates will ideally have 6 months within a similar setting and have gained a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or a qualification of similar or higher standing.
You will be working with young people aged 11 to 18 who have been placed into the care system for numerous reasons with an array of disorders, behaviours and needs and therefore we require individuals who have the confidence, understanding, patience and skill set to successfully work with young people and make a positive impact on their lives.
This position involves providing guidance, interaction and support to children and young adults within residential care with the intention of creating a safe environment that caters for a young person’s intellectual, spiritual, social and emotional needs.
In this role you will be part of a team to support the children and young people throughout the day with basic tasks as supporting with meal preparation, social activities, family contacts, education and shopping.
We are looking for positive role models for the children and young people. Please note we are looking for flexible, reliable and interactive individuals that want to work within a specialist environment.
Please note that you would be required to complete an enhanced DBS as part of the safer recruitment and compliance process and complete a paid five-day training programme.
Please note that this is a permanent role which will include future career development.
This role will be based on a 38-hour week and require sleep-in duties and the occasional weekend shift.
We are happy to answer any questions you might have so please call our permanent recruitment team on (phone number removed) if you would like further information.
