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 and young people since 2015. The organization has built a strong reputation with commissioners and educators, driven by positive emotional, behavioral, and educational outcomes for the children in its care. Solent Child Care focuses on creating safe, nurturing residential environments that enable children to grow, learn, and thrive. Team members work closely with education and health professionals to ensure that each child’s individual needs are met and their potential is realized.
Role Description
The Residential Child Care Worker is a full-time, on-site role based in Ringwood, supporting children and young people in a residential setting. Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Providing consistent care and supervision
- Supporting children with daily routines
- Promoting positive behavior through clear boundaries and encouragement
- Building trusting relationships
- Offering emotional support
- Helping children develop social, life, and independent living skills
- Assisting with education-related activities
- Liaising with schools and other professionals
- Maintaining accurate records and reports
- Contributing to care plans and reviews
- Participating in team meetings
- Following safeguarding and health and safety procedures
- Engaging children in recreational and therapeutic activities
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- Experience working with children and young people in residential care, social care, education, or similar settings.
- Strong communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with children, colleagues, and external professionals.
- Ability to manage challenging behavior calmly, use de-escalation techniques, and provide consistent, trauma-informed support.
- Organizational and record-keeping skills, including the ability to follow care plans, complete reports, and adhere to policies and procedures.
- Commitment to safeguarding, child protection, and promoting the welfare and rights of children and young people.
- Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in a team and independently, including participating in shift work and occasional weekends.
- Basic IT skills for recording information, communicating with professionals, and accessing training materials.
- Relevant qualification in childcare, social care, or youth work (e.g., Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care) or willingness to work toward such a qualification.
- Understanding of the importance of education and willingness to support children’s learning and engagement with school or training.
- Full driving license and ability to travel locally with children when required (desirable but not essential).
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