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 seeking passionate Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our team! You’ll work full-time (35 hours) plus 2 sleep-ins per week, with opportunities for additional hours.

Your role will involve working on a rota basis, which may include evenings and weekends. 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 in their individual flats or shared houses.
• Ensure a safe, welcoming, and healthy environment for the young people you support.

Your duties will include:

• Offering practical support and guidance in line with individual care plans to help young people develop essential life skills and achieve educational goals.
• Maintaining positive relationships with young people, staff, and professionals through effective communication.
• Supporting young people in Education, Employment, and Training, including documenting their progress towards accredited qualifications.
• Building community links with 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 (desirable).
• Experience with challenging behavior and/or mental health issues (desirable).
• An understanding of the challenges faced by young people in care.
• A full driving license and access to a vehicle (desirable), though good public transport links are available.
• Intermediate computer skills.

Join us and enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• 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. LCS is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

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