RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE WORKER (RCW)

RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE WORKER (RCW) - THERAPEUTIC CHILDREN'S HOMES

Location: Bridgwater and Taunton areas

Shifts: Full-time, on average 40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday including weekends, evenings and sleep-ins.

Salary: £31,142.00 - £32,702.00 per annum (*inclusive of sleep-ins). *This salary is inclusive of 7 sleep-in payments per month. Sleep-ins are remunerated at £55.00 per night, with employees able to undertake up to 10 sleep-ins per month. The stated salary is for full-time positions and is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Requirements:

· If not already achieved, a commitment to complete Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner, a nationally recognised qualification required to enable individuals to work within residential childcare (legally required within 2 years of employment).

· A valid, full UK manual driving licence.

· This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, which will be completed as part of the recruitment process.

About us:

At 1848 Ltd, we provide safe, nurturing and loving homes for children and young people with complex lives. We focus on helping each child feel secure, valued and truly heard, building trusting relationships that support healing and growth. Our therapeutic care is tailored to every young person’s needs, helping them build confidence, learn new skills and move towards a brighter future. Everything we do keeps the child at the centre, empowering them to achieve their potential while feeling supported every step of the way.

What the role involves:

We are seeking highly motivated, compassionate and resilient individuals to join our team of Residential Childcare Workers (RCWs) in our therapeutic children's homes.

In this role, you will provide day-to-day support, guidance, and care to children and young people who have experienced trauma and may have additional needs.

Duties include:

· Being a professional parent

· Provide consistent and nurturing care, helping children feel safe, valued and part of the home

· Build positive, trusting relationships that support children’s confidence, emotional wellbeing and sense of belonging

· Support children with daily routines and personal care, encouraging their independence wherever possible

· Help young people develop life skills such as cooking, budgeting, looking after their space and making positive choices

· Respond calmly and therapeutically when children are upset, using empathy, co-regulation and reflective approaches

· Encourage children to take part in education, hobbies, and community activities, celebrating their achievements

· Listen to children’s views and include them in decisions about their care and goals

· Keep clear, respectful and accurate records, always reflecting the child’s voice and progress

· Work closely with your team and other professionals to ensure consistent, trauma-informed support

· Take shared responsibility for keeping the home clean, safe, warm and welcoming

Desirable skills and experience:

• Experience working with children and young people, ideally in a residential setting.
• A strong understanding of child development and the impact of trauma on children and young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and caring approach to supporting children and young people.
• The ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing situations.

We offer:

· Golden Hello Incentive

- £500 after successful completion of a six-month probationary period.

- £500 after successful completion of twelve months' employment.

· Free training

· Opportunities to achieve qualifications including Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner, Level 2 Child & Adolescent Mental Health, and Positive Behaviour Support Course Level 1 or 2

· Tailored training and induction programmes

· All meals included

· Free subscription to Headspace (mindfulness and meditation app)

· Free on-site parking

· Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000)

· A supportive and inclusive working environment

Join us at 1848 and be a part of something truly transformative!

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. 1848 is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

1848 is committed to child protection, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, including supply staff, to share this commitment through exceptional safeguarding practice.

Successful candidates who are invited to interview will be required to complete an application for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check to ensure suitability of working with children. You will also be required to sign up to the online DBS service. As such candidates will need to bring original documents to evidence their identity that will satisfy DBS requirements, ie either a current driving licence or passport including a photograph, or a full birth certificate, plus a document such as a utility bill or financial statement that shows the candidate’s current name and address and where appropriate change of name documentation.