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Residential Worker
- Posted 07 August 2025
- Salary 78.9
- LocationBarnet EN5 United Kingdom
- Job type Contract
- Sector Social / NGO / Health & Care
- ReferenceRQ1580490
Job description
Job Title: Residential Worker – Solo Provision
Contract: 2-3 months contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
- Work in a small team to support and implement the development of the children’s home.
- Enhance and effect change for the well-being of all children through training and development.
- Be an effective member of Egerton Children’s Home team.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
- Recognize and meet the young people’s needs, ensuring freedom from discrimination and protecting them from harm.
- Assist in compliance with Ofsted, legislation, and company policies.
- Exercise responsible control over the children to ensure safety and well-being.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of individual care plans.
- Organize and supervise recreational and leisure activities for the children.
- Ensure positive participation in the children’s home and attend training.
- Follow Child Protection Procedures and 'Safer Caring and Child Protection Procedures'.
Essential Experience Required
- Experience of child protection and safeguarding procedures.
- Approximately 2 years of experience working in children's homes and supporting vulnerable young people.
Essential Qualification Required
- Ideally will have or be working towards NVQ Level 3 in working with children and young people.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 36 hours per week
- Enhanced DBS is required for the role.
- New 2 bed children's home based in Whetstone, N20.
- Shift work available.
- The role closes on 15th August 2025, apply ASAP.
Requirements
Requirements
- Experience of child protection and safeguarding procedures
- Approximately 2 years of experience working in children's homes and supporting vulnerable young people
- Ideally will have or be working towards NVQ Level 3 in working with children and young people