Residential Childcare Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people? LCS is on the lookout for committed and enthusiastic Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our team in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity to work full-time, with a flexible schedule that includes 35 hours per week plus sleep-in shifts.

As a Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in helping young people transition towards independence. Your work will involve:

• Engaging, motivating, and encouraging young people in their individual flats or shared houses.
• Providing practical support and guidance in line with their care plans to develop essential life skills.
• Maintaining positive relationships with young people, staff, and professionals through effective communication.
• Supporting young people in Education, Employment, and Training, ensuring they achieve their accredited learning qualifications.
• Building community links with educational provisions, sports centers, and youth clubs.

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Flexibility in your availability for shift work, including sleep-in nights, evenings, and weekends.
• A Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma , Children and Young People's Workforce , or NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or be willing to study towards this).
• Experience working with attachment and trauma, as well as challenging behavior and 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.

This role involves working on a rota basis, which may include evenings and weekends. Your flexibility is key to providing the best support for our young people.

At LCS, we believe in investing in our team. Here’s what you can expect:

• On-the-job accredited training to enhance your skills.
• Opportunities to gain NVQ qualifications.
• Access to accredited online courses and qualifications.
• Regular supervisions to support your professional growth.
• A pension scheme and employee discount scheme.
• 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Travel costs covered above £5 to support your commute.

Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of young people! The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check. LCS is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates.

Salary: Starting at £22,367.80, with potential earnings up to £27,983.80 including sleep-in shifts.