About the Role
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality care and support to children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This position involves leading by example, mentoring team members, and ensuring a safe, structured, and positive living environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide consistent, compassionate care to children with complex needs
- Support the development of individual care plans and contribute to progress reviews
- Model positive behavior and emotional regulation techniques
- Supervise and guide junior staff to maintain high standards of practice
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures
- Promote independence and life skills through daily routines
- Respond effectively to challenging behaviors using approved strategies
- Maintain accurate and timely records of incidents and interventions
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including therapists and educators
- Uphold health and safety standards across residential settings
- Participate in training and professional development activities
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement in care delivery
- Ensure all documentation meets regulatory requirements
- Support family engagement and transition planning
- Assist in the implementation of therapeutic programs
- Foster a stable and nurturing environment for all residents
- Monitor and report on physical and emotional well-being
- Encourage participation in educational and recreational activities
- Lead shift operations and delegate tasks as needed
- Maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards
- Respond to emergencies following established protocols
- Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in daily practice
- Support new staff induction and on-the-job learning
- Contribute to risk assessments and safety planning
- Uphold organizational values in all interactions
Compensation
Competitive salary with additional welcome bonus
Work Arrangement
Full-time, on-site position
Team
Part of a dedicated care team supporting children and young people with complex needs
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a supportive team that values compassion, professionalism, and growth. This role offers a welcome bonus, structured supervision, and access to specialized training. We invest in our staff to ensure they thrive while making a real difference in the lives of young people.
Benefits
- Welcome bonus paid after successful completion of probation
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Regular supervision and performance reviews
- Pension scheme with employer contributions
- Paid annual leave entitlement
- Access to employee assistance program
- Opportunities for internal progression
- Uniform provided
- Sick pay scheme
- Recognition and reward programs
Not available
