Residential Childcare Officer Job at Ashdown Care (Gateshead)

Residential Counselor

Boston Ballet School (BBS) seeks a team of 40+ Residential Counselors (RCs) to s...

Location

United States , Boston; Natick

Salary:

Not provided

Boston Ballet

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Work as part of a large team of peers, where a variety of work styles and personalities are represented
Relate to and communicate with students/parents with empathy and compassion
Make quick, confident decisions and respond well in emergency situations
Remain resilient and establish healthy work-life boundaries
Have at least four weeks of experience working in a supervisory role with children and/or teens
Have turned 18 years old by by June 2026
Be available to fully commit to all scheduled shifts, throughout both the day and night
For Summer Dance Program: Candidates must have graduated high school in 2025 or earlier
For Junior Summer Intensive: Candidates must be 18 years old by June 1, 2026
Residential Counselors must be First Aid / CPR / AED certified

Job Responsibility

Creating an exciting, safe, and nurturing environment
Acting as role models / resources for students
Helping students navigate roommate conflicts, homesickness, etc.
Hosting regular social/recreational programs, either for small or large student groups
Hosting weekly floor meetings for their cohort
Reporting concerns about individual students' safety and wellbeing to program leadership
For SDP: Overseeing cohorts of 20-30 students
Evening duty shifts six nights per week
Residential Office shifts
BBS Studios shifts

What we offer

Room and board at Boston University is provided for all staff
Room and board at Walnut Hill School for the Arts is provided for all staff

Fulltime

Residential Care Officer

We are expanding our residential children's services and are seeking passionate ...

Location

United Kingdom , Doncaster

Salary:

28132.00 - 30914.00 GBP / Year

Brook-St Hiredonline

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A genuine passion for working with children and young people
Strong communication skills and safeguarding awareness
Flexibility to work rota-based and unsocial hours
Commitment to professional development and training

Job Responsibility

Provide high-quality, consistent residential care for children and young people
Support emotional, social, and physical development
Work therapeutically with children who present complex or challenging behaviours
Maintain safeguarding standards and accurate care documentation
Work collaboratively with managers and senior residential care staff
Complete QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training

What we offer

Up to 33 days annual leave plus public holidays
Ongoing training, qualifications, and clear career progression
Supportive team culture and strong leadership
Weekly shortlisting and interviews
Access to the South Yorkshire Pension Scheme
Overtime paid at time and a quarter

Parttime

Residential Care Officer

We are expanding our residential children's services and are seeking passionate ...

Location

United Kingdom , Doncaster

Salary:

28132.00 - 30914.00 GBP / Year

Brook-St Hiredonline

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A genuine passion for working with children and young people
Strong communication skills and safeguarding awareness
Flexibility to work rota-based and unsocial hours
Commitment to professional development and training

Job Responsibility

Provide high-quality, consistent residential care for children and young people
Support emotional, social, and physical development
Work therapeutically with children who present complex or challenging behaviours
Maintain safeguarding standards and accurate care documentation
Work collaboratively with managers and senior residential care staff
Complete QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training

What we offer

Up to 33 days annual leave plus public holidays
Ongoing training, qualifications, and clear career progression
Supportive team culture and strong leadership
Weekly shortlisting and interviews
Access to the South Yorkshire Pension Scheme
Overtime paid at time and a quarter

Parttime

Residential Childcare Worker

You will work as part of a team providing quality residential childcare services...

Location

United Kingdom , Liverpool

Salary:

30750.00 GBP / Year

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

NVQ Level 3 or above in Children and Young People, although not essential
Demonstrable experience working within residential childcare
Driving Licence, business insurance and own vehicle
Experience of Ofsted and the inspection process
Relevant experience / good understanding of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2005
Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding procedures and legislation within a residential children’s home
Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation (i.e. Care Standards Act 2000 and Children’s Homes Regulations)
Working knowledge of barriers children and young people face and how to support them to overcome such barriers in a residential setting
Knowledge of child development and to provide the correct level of support to each individual child based on their needs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to consistently record relevant support for young people

Job Responsibility

Assist young people to deal positively with emotional and behavioural difficulties
Develop the young people’s self-esteem and possess the ability to positively influence their life in a residential setting
Ensure that all young people are encouraged to reach towards their full potential and to be sensitive and caring towards their needs
Ensure that the wishes and feelings of the children are taken into account in matters and decisions relating to their daily care, appropriate to age and understanding
Respect and promote the needs of each child arising from their racial, cultural, or religious background
Be alert to the signs of distress or abuse, and in liaison with other professionals ensure that the young people are monitored and protected
Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
Participate in the planning, preparation and delivery of activities for young people in the home and wider community
Take charge of services under your remit in the sustained absence of a Registered Manager and take responsibility of its day-to-day activities
Ensure that any known concerns about safeguarding young people within the home are reported to the Registered Manager or Deputy Manager immediately and take shared responsibility for seeking solutions

What we offer

2 on 4 off pattern
225 – 285 Hours Annual Leave Per Year
Learning & Development Opportunities up to and including Diploma Level 5 in Leadership and Management
Company Pension Scheme
Company Employee Assistance Programme & Medicash

Fulltime

Residential Childcare Worker

Location

United Kingdom , Liverpool

Salary:

30750.00 GBP / Year

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

NVQ Level 3 or above in Children and Young People, although not essential
Demonstrable experience working within residential childcare
Driving Licence, business insurance and own vehicle
Experience of Ofsted and the inspection process
Relevant experience / good understanding of the Children's Homes Regulations 2005
Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding procedures and legislation within a residential children's home
Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation (i.e. Care Standards Act 2000 and Children's Homes Regulations)
Working knowledge of barriers children and young people face and how to support them to overcome such barriers in a residential setting
Knowledge of child development and to provide the correct level of support to each individual child based on their needs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to consistently record relevant support for young people

Job Responsibility

Assist young people to deal positively with emotional and behavioural difficulties
Develop the young people's self-esteem and possess the ability to positively influence their life in a residential setting
Ensure that all young people are encouraged to reach towards their full potential and to be sensitive and caring towards their needs
Ensure that the wishes and feelings of the children are taken into account in matters and decisions relating to their daily care, appropriate to age and understanding
Respect and promote the needs of each child arising from their racial, cultural, or religious background
Be alert to the signs of distress or abuse, and in liaison with other professionals ensure that the young people are monitored and protected
Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
Participate in the planning, preparation and delivery of activities for young people in the home and wider community
Take charge of services under your remit in the sustained absence of a Registered Manager and take responsibility of its day-to-day activities
Ensure that any known concerns about safeguarding young people within the home are reported to the Registered Manager or Deputy Manager immediately and take shared responsibility for seeking solutions

What we offer

2 on 4 off pattern
£30750 per annum
225 – 285 Hours Annual Leave Per Year
Learning & Development Opportunities up to and including Diploma Level 5 in Leadership and Management
Company Pension Scheme
Company Employee Assistance Programme & Medicash

Fulltime

Residential Child Care Worker

If you enjoy working with children and have the resilience to deal with challeng...

Location

United Kingdom , Biggar

Salary:

35468.95 - 37043.94 GBP / Year

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Dedication to safeguarding our children and young individuals
A strong desire to obtain qualifications and continue your personal development
Confident and resilient nature
A valid, full UK manual driver's license is required
A kind and supportive nature
Patience and the ability to cultivate non-judgmental relationships
An engaged and attentive listener
A creative ability to have fun and learn new skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient IT skills and experience in using Microsoft packages.

Job Responsibility

Provide support tailored to the young person's needs, either one-to-one or two-to-one
Include every aspect of home life, from driving children to and from school, appointments, and visits to food preparation, household chores, and making lasting memories through fun-filled activities, outings, and holidays.

What we offer

Starting salary of £35,468.95 to £37,043.94 per annum
5.6 weeks annual leave per annum
100% funding for Level 3 SVQ/NVQ qualification in Residential Child Care
Career review upon completing induction, training, and minimum qualifications
Auto-enrolment into salary sacrifice pension scheme (Scottish Widows)
Cash-back health care plan via Medicash
Blue Light Card for store discounts
Meals provided while on shift.

Residential Care Officer

We are expanding its residential care services and is looking for dedicated Resi...

Location

United Kingdom , Doncaster

Salary:

28132.00 - 30914.00 GBP / Year

Brook-St Hiredonline

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A genuine passion for working with children and young people
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Flexibility to work a rota including weekends and unsocial hours
Dedication to safeguarding and promoting child welfare
Complete required training, including QCF Level 3 (within two years of start date) and our Therapeutic Crisis Intervention program (TCI)

Job Responsibility

Provide compassionate and consistent care, meeting the emotional, social, and physical needs of children
Work in alignment with the home's ethos and Statement of Purpose

What we offer

£43.12 per sleep-in shift
Rota includes 2 weekends off out of 4
South Yorkshire Pension Authority contributions
Overtime over 37 hours paid at time and a quarter
Annual employer pension contributions: £4,634 - £5,092
Sleep-in shifts (approx. 4 per month) provide an additional £172.48 monthly
up to 33 days annual leave (plus public holidays)

Fulltime

Placements Co-ordinator

Looking for your next challenge? Join us as a Placements Co-ordinator in our Res...

Location

United Kingdom , Stafford

Salary:

25000.00 GBP / Year

Family Care Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in a similar role within fostering, social care, or a related field
5 GCSE’s grade 4/c or above (or equivalent) incl. Maths and English
Qualification in social care, youth work, or administration
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
Knowledge of relevant Children’s Homes, Fostering and Education regulations and legislation
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
IT literate with experience using placement or case management systems
Highly organised with strong communication skills
Confident liaising with professionals and handling sensitive information
Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle is essential

Job Responsibility

Receive and manage referrals from Local Authorities residential placements
Liaise with Local Authorities regarding placements, fees and transition timescales
Maintain accurate referral records and documentation
Support placement matching decisions by providing relevant information to managers
Monitor vacancies and notify Local Authorities of available services
Coordinate administrative tasks relating to children placed within the agency
Ensure legal, contractual and GDPR compliance at all times
Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners
Contribute to service development, data reporting and continuous improvement
Attend team meetings, with occasional travel to Chorley office and residential homes required

What we offer

Extensive training and career progression
Access to Paycare and Employee Assistance Programme
Contributory Pension
Long Service Rewards

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