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Residential Children's Home Relief Support Workers

**CF Social Work is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and students to share this commitment** We are seeking passionate and dedicated staff to join our teams working across all our residential children's homes in Ipswich, Felixstowe \& Leiston. You will be deployed based on the needs of the Service, so a willingness to work across all Home locations is required. CF Children's Homes provide residential services for young people, with emotional, behavioural difficulties, autism or learning difficulties in a therapeutic homely environment. Our primary objective is to provide children and young people a safe, stable, happy and comfortable home - one which will enable them to build upon their confidence and self-esteem. Each of our team members is trained in our CF Group practice model based on therapeutic support, so that the voice of each child leads the support and care they receive. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to the well-being and happiness of the children and young people in their care and will be able to provide them with the support and guidance they need to thrive. Experience working with children, particularly those with behavioural, emotional difficulties, autism or learning difficulties is preferred. A Level 3 qualification is desirable, candidates with less experience and qualifications are also welcome to apply! If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people and have the dedication and commitment to do so, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. **Job Type:** Permanent - 42 hour per week contract **12--24-hour shift work with sleep in's and waking nights across all homes as per needs of the Residential Service.** **Salary:** **£12.60** depending on experience **Requirements:** * Passionate and dedicated about developing children and young people to reach their full potential * Compassionate and reflective * Have the ability to remain calm and professional when a young person is in a crisis * Are solution focused * Flexible and responsive in order to meet the needs of our children and young people which can change from day to day * Excellent communication skills * One year's previous childcare experience in a residential setting is desirable * Hold a full driving licence **Responsibilities:** * Child-centered approach to care, nurturing the individual needs of each young person * Working as part of a team providing support, understanding and nurturing to the children and young people placed in our care * Ensure the welfare and safeguarding of each child * Working within a statutory framework * Engage with the children, offering them guidance, support and build positive and meaningful relationships to assist them with their everyday lives * Working closely with the management team and outside agencies to ensure the children and young people receive the best possible care and support Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From £12.60 per hour Expected hours: 42 per week Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Weekend availability Experience: * Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: * Driving Licence (required) Work authorisation: * United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person Reference ID: Relief RSW

Ipswich, UK

£12.6-0