Residential Childcare Support Worker

Contract: 35 hours per week plus sleep-in shifts

Salary: Basic salary of £22,367.80, with potential earnings up to £27,983.80 including sleep-in shifts

Location: Leeds

Are you a committed and enthusiastic individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? LCS is on the lookout for passionate Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our team! This full-time role involves 35 hours per week plus 2 sleep-ins, with opportunities for additional hours.

You'll be working on a rota basis, which may include evenings and weekends, so flexibility in your availability is essential!

At LCS, we strive to create a positive and lasting impact on young people transitioning from care to independence. We provide not just accommodation, but also the support needed for them to thrive in their educational and personal journeys.

As a Support Worker, you will engage, motivate, and encourage young people living in their individual flats or shared houses. Your responsibility is to ensure a safe, welcoming, and healthy environment for these vulnerable individuals.

• Provide practical support and guidance aligned with individual care plans to help young people develop essential life skills and achieve educational goals.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with young people, staff, and professionals through effective communication.
• Support young people in Education, Employment, and Training, documenting their progress and submitting evidence to relevant instructors.
• Foster community connections, including educational provisions, sports centers, and youth clubs.

All applicants must have:

• Flexibility for shift work, including sleep-in nights, evenings, and weekends.
• A Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma, Children and Young People's Workforce, NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, or a willingness to pursue this qualification.
• Experience with attachment and trauma is desirable.
• Experience with challenging behavior and/or mental health issues is a plus.
• An understanding of the challenges faced by young people in care.
• A full driving license and access to a vehicle is desirable, though good public transport links are available.
• Intermediate computer skills.

• On-the-job accredited training.
• Opportunities to gain NVQ qualifications.
• Access to accredited online courses and qualifications.
• Regular supervision and support.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee discount scheme.
• 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Travel costs covered above £5 to support your commute.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check for this position. LCS is an equal opportunities employer and warmly encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Ready to make a difference? Join us in empowering young lives!