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  • GOLDEN CARE LIVING LTD
    Residential Support Worker
    Residential Support Worker
    5 days ago
    £14 hourly
    Full-time
    Ilford

    Job description If you would like to build a career that gives you genuine sense of achievement and fulfilment knowing that you can have a positive impact on children and young people we support, then come work with us. Golden Care Living Children’s home in Ilford are recruiting for Residential Support Workers and Senior Residential Support Workers. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, caring, and passionate people to become an integral part of our support team. In this role, you will support our young people and be responsible for providing compassionate care during your time with them making a difference in their lives. The applicant must be at least 21 years old. Our benefits include: In return for your hard work and commitment to the role we offer: • Enhanced disclosure cost coverage, • Competitive salary, • Enrolment onto the Updating Service at the cost of the employer, • Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training expense met by the employer., • Pension Scheme, • 28 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays) We are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. If you can demonstrate the values needed for a role within residential childcare, we will give you all the training and support you need. About you: • Ability to work some nights., • You must have a DBS issued in the last 3 months or be willing to have one with the online update service. (Essential), • Have an NVQ Level 3 or be working towards it. (Or willingness and ability to work towards one) A Residential Children’s Support Worker role will involve: Supporting children aged 8-17 in full-time residential care during the nights and day shift. To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. Setting boundaries for children and young people that may display challenging or emotional behaviour, whilst developing a relationship built on mutual trust. Residential Support Workers play a key role in contributing to the physical, social, and emotional well-being, to provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere. To use behaviour management strategies effectively and in line with the home's policy and procedures, which contribute to a purposeful environment. Person Specification (Essential) Evidence of successfully working with young people Awareness of safeguarding young people Risk assessments/Care Plans/Daily Logging/Use of IT Working as part of a team Empower and encourage young people to develop their life skills and independence skills, adhering to any independence programmes in place. (Preparing meals, travel training, domestic duties) Ability to deal with challenging or aggressive behaviour. High degree of resilience Empathy, patience and understanding for those who are vulnerable. Good communication skills Ensure the young people's paperwork is completed fully and includes all relevant information for that young person including their engagement, mood, conversations, thoughts, and feelings. Ensure that all records completed are accurate and reflective. Good listening skills

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  • Avance Care Services
    Experienced Youth Support Mentor
    Experienced Youth Support Mentor
    8 days ago
    £12.22–£12.3 hourly
    Part-time
    Ilford

    Avance Care Services provides supported accommodation services which enable young people in care to transition and develop independent living skills to prepare for independent living and adulthood. We work directly with young people and professionals, providing a holistic approach in order to deliver positive outcomes for all young people placed with us. We are looking for an experienced youth support mentor who is experienced in working with young people with challenging behaviour, trauma and cares about being a positive support to young people in care. You will be: • based in our shared homes across London and Essex, • working 12 hour shifts, • self employed, • Responsibilities:, • Develop and implement educational programs and activities for youth, • Deliver key worker sessions and workshops, • Collaborate with other professionals to meet the needs of the young person, • Mentor and provide guidance to youth in personal and social development, • Create a safe and inclusive environment for all young people, • Monitor and supervise youth in the home, • Improving and enhancing young peoples lives, • Skills:, • Experience working with children, particularly those with challenging background, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Patience, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with youth, • Non judgemental approach, • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, • Ability to work effectively in a team, • Ability to use their initiative, • This position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on young individuals. Do you have a passion for education, experience working with young people, and possess the necessary skills? Yes? Then we encourage you to apply!, • Qualifications, • Experience working or mentoring young people (16-18 years old)., • Good IT and documentation skills, • Strong communication skills to effectively engage with young individuals, • Knowledge of neurodivergence, • Good knowledge of Ofsted legislation for Supported Accommodation, • Organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and activities effectively, • Knowledge of safeguarding and care services

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  • Bull Care Services Ltd
    Residential Support Worker
    Residential Support Worker
    9 days ago
    £33000–£35000 yearly
    Full-time
    Ilford

    To provide advice, assistance and support to young people. To attend to their practical, physical and emotional needs. To act as an appropriate role model and to work closely with them to enable them to address their difficulties and achieve their optimum potential. Key Responsibilities 1. To work in a small team to support and implement the development of the children’s home., 2. To enhance and effect change to the good of all children with whom they work by acquiring the necessary skills through their own training and development., 4. To ensure that the young people’s needs are recognised and met. This includes ensuring that they are free from discrimination with the home and to challenge discrimination from outside the home., 5. To protect the young people from harm in and outside the home, 6. To assist the management in the home in compliance with Ofsted, legislation and the ethos and policies of the company., 7. To exercise responsible control over the children to ensure their safety and wellbeing and assist them in developing acceptable standards of personal hygiene and behaviour. This also applies to encouraging children to abide by house rules and principles., 8. To participate in the development implementation and monitoring of the individual young people’s care plans., 9. In accordance with plans for the day, to organise and supervise recreational and leisure activities both in and out of the home to provide the children with an interesting and stimulating life. This includes being prepared to spend time away from the home, on holiday and at camps etc., 10. To ensure positive participation in the company’s internal training scheme., 11. To be familiar with and follow the Local Authority Child Protection Procedures and Bull Care Services team’s Safer Caring and Child Protection Procedures’. All Information coming to the knowledge of staff must in the first instance be reported immediately to the Registered Manager, Deputy Manager or Senior Residential Worker., 12. To develop and maintain good working relationships with parents, social workers, schools and other professionals concerned with the welfare of the young people., 13. To use the home as a model to support and develop the social skills of the young people being looked after., 14. To ensure that the home meets the needs of the individual young people and the needs of the group., 15. To maintain a good understanding of child protection and safeguarding procedures, 16. To care for children when they are ill and, where necessary, administer medicines, drugs and treatment under the guidance of the child’s medical practitioner., 17. To perform household duties as required. This includes cooking and general cleaning, sorting laundry, checking children’s bedrooms and encouraging them to keep their rooms tidy. Pay: £33,000.00-£35,000.00 per year Full Time and Part Time 12hr, 24hr shifts and 5pm-11pm plus sleep available Experience with social care and children is required

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  • Secure Base Homes Ltd
    Residential Support Worker
    Residential Support Worker
    1 month ago
    £24420–£38105 yearly
    Full-time
    Dagenham

    Role Overview: We’re seeking experienced Residential Support Workers to join our full-time team. You’ll provide high-quality care, support daily activities, and help young people thrive. This role involves 40 hours per week on a rota basis (including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins), with a focus on safeguarding and personalised care plans. Key Responsibilities: Provide emotional and practical support to children, building trusting relationships and promoting positive behaviour. Assist with daily routines, including meals, education, activities, and preparing for independence. Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and team meetings to ensure individualised support. Safeguard residents, following child protection policies and working with external professionals (e.g., social workers). Maintain accurate records and participate in handovers for seamless care. Encourage hobbies, outings, and skill-building to foster growth and well-being. Requirements: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification) essential. At least 1 year of experience in children’s residential care or similar support roles. Availability for full-time work (40 hours/week, shift-based). Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills. Enhanced DBS check (we’ll facilitate if needed). Age 21+ and right to work in the UK. Desirable: Driving license and knowledge of Ofsted standards. What We Offer: Competitive salary and overtime opportunities. Comprehensive training and career progression (e.g., to senior roles). Pension scheme, paid holidays, and employee assistance program. Supportive team environment with regular supervision. Meaningful work in a rewarding sector helps shape brighter futures. If you’re passionate about children’s care and meet our requirements, apply now. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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  • Talent Cable Ltd
    Registered Manager
    Registered Manager
    2 months ago
    £65000 yearly
    Full-time
    Ilford

    Registered Manager-East London-up to £67,000 per annum- EBD Homes Our client is looking to recruit a Registered Manager to join our Children's Home(EBD) on a permanent basis working 40 hours per week. Role: • Demonstrate passion and commitment to excellent care and quality, both in terms of service delivery and in terms of outcomes for young people, • To successfully register with Ofsted., • As the registered manager, ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures and all regulations and standards at all time, • Comply with Safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times and promote an honest and open culture, • Develop the staff team’s knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices and processes, • Demonstrate strong and effective leadership and people management at all times, • Inspire, motivate and build a highly skilled and engaged workforce with a strong commitment to nurturing staff potential and developing skills, • Ensure that resources, including staff, are effectively deployed to optimise service delivery, • Demonstrate excellent communication with all internal and external stakeholders, • Be accountable for effectively managing financial performance and for meeting and, where possible, exceeding agreed targets, • Lead a culture of continuous improvement and development with a strong focus on best practice, • Proactively seek opportunities for innovation in order to maintain sustainable and resilient business, • Acknowledge, celebrate and share success Requirements: • Have a thorough understanding and knowledge of relevant legislation and Ofsted regulation, • Have experience in working within Children's Homes for at-least 2 years in the last 5 years and 1 year of supervisory experience., • Currently or previously hold or have held a registration with Ofsted as a Registered Manager(Preferred), • Have exceptional leadership and management skills., • Have a Level 5 Qualification - Health and Social Care/Leadership and management.(Preferred) Rewards . Fully Funded Training and Qualification · Employee Assistance Programme · 25 days per year plus recognised Bank Holidays · Nest Pension Scheme . Salary Sacrifice Scheme · Maternity and Sick pay · Store Discounts . Profit Share "All successful candidates offered employment will be subject to compulsory screening checks, which will include employment references and an Enhanced DBS check.” If you feel that you have what it takes to be a Registered Manager, apply today! Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: Up to £67,000.00 per year

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