Mental Health Residential Support Worker

Job Title: Residential Childcare Worker

Location: Coalville, Leicestershire, East Midlands/Postcode Area

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Description:
We are currently seeking a dedicated Residential Childcare Worker to join our team in Coalville, Leicestershire. This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive environment, providing vital care and support to children and young people with complex needs in a newly established mental health residential home. The successful candidate will contribute to creating a nurturing environment that promotes recovery and independence.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Residential Childcare Worker based in Coalville, your daily duties will include:

• Building trust and developing nurturing relationships to support the wellbeing and independence of children and young people.
• Working in partnership with parents, carers, and professionals to ensure holistic care.
• Contributing to the upkeep of the home, including cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a safe environment.
• Accurately documenting information and maintaining up-to-date records.
• Ensuring safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• Promoting a safe, therapeutic environment that supports recovery and development.

Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful as a Residential Childcare Worker, you will need:

• A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• The Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to achieve this within the required timeframe.
• Relevant experience working with children and young people in a residential setting.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits & Work Environment:

• Competitive salary with regular pay reviews.
• Generous pension scheme, holiday entitlement of 26 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with service.
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working options.
• Family-friendly leave options, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with employer contributions.
• Discount schemes, cycle-to-work scheme, and cashback offers.
• Free access to employee assistance programs and ongoing training opportunities.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment agency for temporary staff and as an employer for permanent roles. We are an equal opportunities employer, making decisions based on merit.