Residential & Social Care ⫽ Care Support Jobs

• Create a safe, nurturing environment that supports each young person’s development.
• Provide emotional and social support, helping young people build positive relationships and engage in their local community.
• Promote confidence, self-esteem and independence, encouraging positive life choices.
• Maintain accurate records, including daily updates, safeguarding information and health and safety checks.
• Assess individual needs and contribute to planning, reviewing and implementing care plans.
• Work collaboratively with managers, colleagues and external professionals; supervise family contact when required.
• Support daily living needs in line with each young person’s care plan.
• Assist with household tasks, meal planning, shopping and preparing balanced meals, involving young people where appropriate.Ability to engage with young people in a positive and proactive way.
• Self-motivated with a positive nature.
• Sensitive and reflective.
• Ability to listen and empathise.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Experience working in the care sector or residential care.
• Hold a relevant qualification or be committed to undertaking a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare – we are looking for passionate and caring individuals who we will support to gain a qualification.
• Willingness to work some bank holidays.Comprehensive induction and mandatory training to support your development and progression.
• Fixed 12-hour shift rota (08:00-20:00):
• Week 1: Mon,Tues,Sat,Sun (48 hours)Week 2: Weds,Thurs,Fri (36 hours)
• Guaranteed minimum average of 168 hours per month.
• Waking Night contracts available.
• 236 hours annual leave per year
• Annual leave increases by 12 hours per year for 3 years (up to 272 hours).
• Pension scheme (after qualifying period).
• Fully funded enrolment onto required qualifications.

About Area Camden Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, provides high-quality, family-style residential care built on values of respect, dignity, choice and positive parenting. We support young people aged 11-18, with all care tailored to their individual needs.

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