Mental Health Residential Childrens Worker

Job Title: Mental Health Residential Childrens Worker

Location: Coalville, Leicestershire

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Description:

Our client, a leading children's charity, is seeking a dedicated Residential Childcare Worker to join their team in Coalville, Leicestershire. Based at Ivan House, a new mental health residential home, this role involves supporting children and young people with complex needs in a nurturing environment that promotes recovery and resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Building trust and developing nurturing relationships to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Working in partnership with parents, carers, and professionals to support young people's needs.
• Contributing to the upkeep of the home, including cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a safe environment.
• Documenting information accurately and ensuring records are kept up to date.
• Ensuring safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to achieve this within the required timeframe.
• Relevant experience working with children and young people is desirable, but not essential with the right attitude and willingness to learn.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and protection of vulnerable children and young people.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays.

Benefits & Work Environment:

• Competitive salary with regular pay reviews.
• Generous pension scheme and holiday entitlement starting at 26 days per year, increasing with service.
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working options.
• Access to ongoing training, development opportunities, and employee assistance programs.
• Additional benefits including discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and health cash plans.

If you are a motivated and compassionate individual seeking a rewarding role in Coalville, Leicestershire.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and decisions are made on merit alone.

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