Children's Home Carer

• Build warm, positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
• Provide high-quality day-to-day care tailored to each child's needs
• Support children with personal care, communication, emotional well‑being, and independence skills
• Work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team including social workers, schools, therapists, and families
• Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and positive behaviour support plans
• Support children with health needs, including administering medication and using specialist equipment (full training provided)
• Plan and engage children in fun, meaningful activities that promote growth and confidence
• Maintain accurate records using our client database
• Work a rolling shift pattern including early, late, weekend and sleep‑in shifts

• Bring warmth, empathy, and patience to your interactions with children
• Support children to grow, achieve, and experience positive outcomes
• Communicate clearly and professionally with children, families, and colleagues
• Stay calm under pressure and respond sensitively to challenging situations
• Work flexibly—both independently and as part of a supportive team
• Have strong written skills for care notes and reports
• Engage in ongoing learning and development
• Converse confidently in spoken English with parents, professionals, and children
• A QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve this within 2 years)
• Experience in a residential children’s setting
• Understanding of the needs of children with disabilities
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices in short-break settings
• A full driving licence (Midas qualification desirable)

Midas qualification

17% shift allowance to include shift and weekend working