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Residential Childcare Worker

Salary: Scale 1C, point 2 – Exact salary dependant upon individual shift pattern

2 x Shifts available:

Mornings Shift (7-9am Tuesday to Friday)

£5,768 per annum 

8 hours per week

and/or 

Evenings Shift (3:30-9pm Monday to Thursday)

£15,868 per annum

22 hours per week

Working Pattern: Term Time plus 2 weeks (41 Weeks) – the additional 2 weeks will be worked Summer Scheme (exact weeks and working hours during this time will vary annually) 

Start Date: ASAP

Do you want to make a positive contribution?

do you have a passion for enabling young people to achieve independence?

Are you committed to continuing professional development?

We have an opportunity for you to join our highly motivated and skilled team as a Residential Childcare worker. This role involves working as part of a team to provide guidance, support and care to young people with complex needs, in a nurturing and homely environment.

Our main focus is ensuring children and young people are safe and get the best possible experience whilst staying at Richley House. They come to residential for the opportunity to continue their learning as part of the Waking Day curriculum and to socialise, make friends and attend a variety of clubs and activities including swimming, music, and Scouts.

The right candidate will be confident, motivated and well organised. Patience and commitment are essential with a desire to help others. You'll be working within an experienced team of colleagues committed to providing high quality support and education to the children and young people within Richley House.

You do not need to have previous residential experience as full training will be provided from our specialist team. Experience of working with children within an SEN environment would be a distinct advantage.

Candidates must be willing to undertake a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare if they do not possess this qualification

We can offer you:

• Personalised induction programme
• A positive and supportive team
• A staff wellbeing programme 

If you would like more information about this role, please contact the school on 020 8788 0107 to arrange an informal discussion.

 An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. 

You can also download an application and details from the school website https://www.lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk/vacancies

Completed applications should be emailed to – recruitment@lindenlodge.org.uk  

Closing Date: 21 April 2025 (at noon)

Shortlisting: 22 April 2025

Interview Date: 29 April 2025

 Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, an enhanced DBS will be required.

At Linden Lodge we recognise our people are a great strength, we consider the diverse talents they bring to our workforce and are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy in advance of the closing date if there is a good level of response. We recommend applicants submit applications as early as possible.  We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date. 

CVs are not accepted.

Linden Lodge School
 61 Princes Way 
 London 
 SW19 6JB
Telephone: 020 8788 0107

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils