Residential Care Worker

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Be there for children with disabilities when they need you most - and we'll be there for you. Join Caudwell House as a Residential Care Worker and help create a supportive environment where every child can thrive.

Job Summary

Caudwell House is a welcoming residential and short break home located in Southwell, Nottinghamshire. We provide care for children with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and health needs. Our mission is to offer the best care and support, helping children have fun and reach their full potential.

We are seeking a dedicated Residential Care Worker to join our team. In this role, you will build positive relationships with children and their families, ensuring they feel valued and supported. You will also provide personal and intimate care, administer medication, and carry out health care procedures. Full training will be provided to equip you for these responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

As a Residential Care Worker, your responsibilities will include:

• Building and maintain positive relationships with children and their families.
• Provide personal and intimate care to children, ensuring their comfort and dignity.
• Administer medication and carry out health care procedures
• Support children in engaging activities that promote fun and learning.
• Work collaboratively with the care team to ensure the highest standards of care.
• Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience in a care setting, particularly with children or individuals with disabilities.
• Understanding of personal care needs and health care procedures.
• Ability to follow care plans and guidelines accurately.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with children and families.

Soft Skills

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• A passion for working with children and a genuine understanding of the challenges they and their families face.
• Empathy and compassion towards children and their families.
• Patience and resilience in challenging situations.
• The ability to work well as part of a team, supporting colleagues and sharing knowledge.
• Being proactive in seeking solutions and improving care practices.
• A commitment to enabling children to achieve positive outcomes and providing enjoyable experiences through various activities.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer:

• A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive environment that encourages personal growth.
• Up to 33 days annual leave, in addition to 8 days statutory bank holiday entitlement.
• Discounts on local suppliers.
• Access to the local government pension scheme
• A chance to be part of a community-focused organisation that truly cares.

Additional Information

• You will be required to work 2 out of 3 weekends, with additional pay for weekend, bank holiday, and evening shifts. The shifts are either 7am-2:30pm or 2-10pm of a rota basis.
• A full induction and ongoing training will be provided to support your development.

Join us at Caudwell House, where you can make a real difference in the lives of children and their families. Together, we can create a place where everyone feels they belong.

NCC will not offer sponsorship for this role.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Nicola Latham on or by email .

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.