We are currently recruiting 3x Residential
Care Workers for our client based in Bangor. The successful candidates will be required to start once the vetting paperwork and ANI completed. Start date: ASAP Rate of pay: £15.83 Duration: 04/10/2026 with possibility of extension Hours of work: Workers will be required to work a rota that averages out at 37 hours per week. In addition, they will be required to work evenings, weekends and public holidays. The successful candidate will be required to work two weekends out of every three. Rota Example - Woodlands works on a 3 week rolling rota - Early shift:- 7.25 hours Late Shift:- 8.25 hours. Within the 3 week rota you will be required to work 2 x 9 hour shift - this will be specified depending on your shift band. Key Responsibilities: The Residential
Care Worker will work as a member of a residential care team providing effective care and supervision of young people in the Juvenile Justice Centre. This will involve working within a rostered shift system, which includes evening and weekend working and public holidays. Residential
Care Workers are members of a multi disciplinary team and as such are expected to maintain a 'team approach' to the care and treatment of young people. The worker will be expected to bring qualities and attributes which contribute to the overall effectiveness of the team. Residential
Care Workers will contribute to the provision of good quality physical, social and emotional care for all young people. This will include participating in practical and domestic tasks within the unit and to contribute to the health, hygiene, safety and security of the Centre. Residential
Care Workers will participate in the effective day to day operational running of the unit and the Centre - this will be working in line with Woodlands Operational Policies and Procedures. Residential
Care Workers will complete the required documentation, risk assessments and individual crisis management plan on admission of young people to the JJC and ensure these are shared with all professionals. Work will be allocated and supervised in accordance with the qualifications, experience and skills of individual Residential
Care Workers. The allocation of work and the level of supervision will be determined by management in light of these factors. Residential
Care Workers will be expected to be active in their supervising duties and in carrying out specific instructions as directed regarding the supervision and monitoring of young people to ensure their safety. They must ensure the delivery of mandatory and enhanced observations of young people in line with operational policy and procedures. Residential
Care Workers will promote and assist the practice of working in partnership with young people, their families and other agencies in order to meet the needs of young people, ensuring relevant information is communicated, shared and recorded as required. Residential
Care Workers will receive information regarding young people and will be expected to adhere to our Policy on Confidentiality. To complete all relevant records / reports in line with Agency Policy and Woodlands Operational Policy and Procedures eg daily logs, case files, update reports etc. To attend and participate in planning meetings, case reviews, discharge meetings etc. Residential
Care Workers will report any Child Protection concerns to their Line Manager without delay. It is therefore essential that staff are familiar with relevant safeguarding legislation and YJA Child Protection Policies and Procedures. To be responsible for planning and implementing individual and group work programmes with young people in Woodlands in accordance with the needs and care plans. To participate in handover meetings, team meetings etc. To actively participate in appropriate training, supervision and the performance management process. To take responsibility to ensure that JJC Policy and Procedures are understood and implemented and to take responsibility to keep abreast of good practice in order to develop skills, knowledge and experience in secure custody and care. Residential
Care Workers will manage, lead and participate in all situations that may arise in the Centre. This may involve participating in the management of critical incidents and potentially dangerous situations, the use of physical intervention techniques and the notification of management and or emergency services. All Residential
Care Workers will record and report any serious incidents in line with Agency procedures Essential Criteria applicants must have: GCSE Maths & English Language Grade C or equivalent or NVQ 3 in Youth Justice or equivalent ( Proof will be required ) A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. The UK Recruitment Co. Ltd has policies on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders and the Secure Handling, Use, Storage, and Retention of Disclosure Information, copies of which can be made available upon request. If interested please reach out to:
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