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Job Posted: 30 minutes ago
Salary: £ 14 - 14 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: BH21, Grange, Dorset
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Residential Children’s Worker (RCW)
Location: Wimborne, Dorset BH21
Salary: £14 p/h sleep in rate £65
Service Type: Ofsted-Registered Children’s Home
Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time / Bank
Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Residential Children’s Worker to join our team at an Ofsted-registered children’s home in Wimborne, Dorset. The role involves supporting children and young people with complex needs, including emotional, behavioural, or developmental challenges, in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.
As a key member of the team, you will work closely with the Registered Manager, other staff, and external professionals to provide high-quality care that promotes positive outcomes, personal growth, and wellbeing for children in our care.
Key Responsibilities:
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Deliver direct care and support to children in line with individual care plans and risk assessments.
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Build trusting, supportive, and consistent relationships with children, acting as a positive role model.
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Support children with education, personal development, and social activities.
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Encourage and develop life skills, independence, and self-confidence.
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Implement behaviour management strategies in line with the home’s policies and Ofsted standards.
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Maintain accurate records, reports, and observations of children’s progress, incidents, and care provided.
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Ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment at all times.
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Attend team meetings, supervision, and training sessions to support professional development and high-quality care delivery.
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Work collaboratively with other staff, external professionals, and families to promote the welfare of children.
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Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional standards at all times.
Essential Requirements:
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Experience working with children and young people, ideally in residential care, fostering, or social care settings.
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Understanding of children’s development, safeguarding, and behaviour management.
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Good communication, interpersonal, and team-working skills.
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Flexible approach to work, including evening, weekend, and sleep-in duties as required.
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Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Desirable:
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Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards).
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Experience supporting children with EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties), SEMH, or LD.
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First aid qualification.
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Previous experience in an Ofsted-registered setting.
Benefits:
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Competitive salary
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Career progression opportunities
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Training and development support
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Supportive team culture
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Pension and other company benefits
How to Apply:
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