Solent Child Care
Residential Child Care Worker
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Company Description
Solent Child Care is a small independent provider that has been supporting children since 2015. The organization has built a strong reputation with commissioners and educators through positive emotional, behavioral, and educational outcomes for the children in its care. Solent Child Care focuses on providing stable, nurturing environments that promote personal growth and learning. Team members work closely with local authorities, schools, and families to ensure children receive holistic support tailored to their individual needs.
Role Description
The Residential Child Care Worker is a full-time, on-site role based in Lymington. This position involves providing day-to-day care, supervision, and support to children and young people in a residential setting, ensuring their safety, well-being, and emotional security. Responsibilities include:
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- Helping children develop life skills
- Supporting their education
- Managing daily routines
- Promoting positive behavior through consistent boundaries and encouragement
The role also includes:
- Record-keeping
- Attending meetings with external professionals
- Participating in care planning
- Contributing to activities and events that enhance social, recreational, and educational development
The Residential Child Care Worker will collaborate closely with colleagues to maintain a supportive, child-centered environment aligned with regulatory and safeguarding standards.
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Qualifications
- Ideally childcare and working with children skills, including experience in residential or similar care settings, but not essential.
- Training skills, including willingness to undertake relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent).
- Good communication, relationship-building skills with children, families, and professionals.
- Ability to work flexibly in a rota pattern, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Basic IT and record-keeping skills for maintaining records.
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