Location: Freiston, UK
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £11.90 per hour
About VAL’s Community
VAL’s Community is a specialist care and education provider for children and young people with learning disabilities and associated health conditions. They are the UK’s only trauma recovery-based Learning Disability provider. Their values of Safeguarding, Acceptance, Focus, Emotional Resilience, Teamwork, and prioritizing Young People ensure a caring, supportive environment.
Job Details
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Free on-site parking
Requirements:
- GCSE or equivalent education (preferred)
- Experience in Residential Childcare and Learning Disabilities (1 year preferred)
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care – Children and Young People (preferred)
- Candidates must be over 21 years old
- Physical intervention training
- Willingness to relocate if required
- Tier 2 Sponsorship available for eligible UK-based candidates
Salary Details:
£11.90 per hour, with 40 hours per week on an 8-hour shift, including weekend availability.
About the Role
The Residential Care Worker will support children and young people in VAL’s residential home, providing a safe and nurturing environment. The role involves safeguarding, supporting educational and social development, and ensuring the emotional and physical needs of the young people are met. Duties include contributing to care plans, assisting with risk assessments, and building relationships with young people and external agencies. (Primary Keyword: Residential Care Worker, Secondary Keyword: care plans)
Key Responsibilities:
- Safeguard and support the well-being of young people
- Develop and implement care plans and risk assessments
- Provide emotional and physical support
- Act as a key worker for individual young people
- Ensure quality record-keeping and handover communications
- Perform domestic duties such as cooking
- Administer and record medication
VAL’s Community is committed to equal opportunity and encourages diversity and inclusion in the workforce.
