Residential Child Care Worker
Location: Penrith, Cumbria, United Kingdom, CA11
Posted: Friday, January 3, 2025
Are you looking for a role that specializes in children’s residential care and can offer you flexible hours that fit around your other commitments?
Pebbles Care is building a zero-hour workforce that will provide additional support for children and young people in the Cumbria and Lancashire areas.
Our zero-hour employees are eligible for our fantastic employee benefits, and you will have full access to internal opportunities for progression throughout the company.
Your role and responsibilities - Residential Child Care Worker
You will ensure that our children and young people are cared for in every aspect of their lives, including keeping them safe from harm, supporting education, cooking, cleaning, and participating in fun activities. You will support our care teams across several homes in the same area. You will receive a full induction, shadow shifts, and in-depth training, including a full introduction to Therapeutic Parenting. We will communicate with you regularly regarding your availability for shifts. We require you to cover as many shifts as possible and request that you carry out at least one shift every four weeks to remain in the role. What we offer you
Your hourly rate is £11.50-£12.00 per hour, depending upon qualifications and training (Full-time equivalent salary is £33,727 to £35,193). Our Zero Hour employees will cover 24-hour shifts, including sleepovers or part-time daytime shifts. You will accrue paid annual leave for every hour worked (Full-time equivalent is 28 days). You will receive your full rate of pay for all sleepovers and rest breaks. An employee referral scheme of £400 for every successful referral. A full, in-depth introduction to Therapeutic Parenting. Auto-enrolment into our Company pension scheme (The People’s Pension). A cash-back health care plan via Medicash allows you to claim for dental and optical treatments, discounted gym memberships, 24/7 access to a GP, free access to counselling, and much more. A collaborative, considerate, and progressive culture. What sets Pebbles apart from other care providers?
Our mission is to continue to lead the way in offering bespoke therapeutic care and education to vulnerable young people. Pebbles has 50 beautiful homes and 2 established schools across North England and Scotland for children and young people. We specialize in providing residential child care for vulnerable young people between the ages of 8 and 18. We have innovative and exciting plans for growth in 2024 and beyond. We have a wealth of skills and knowledge to share with you, as well as nearly 21 years’ experience supporting young people to unlock brighter futures. You will receive your full pay rate for all sleepovers and rest breaks. Pebbles has excellent employee benefits and discounts that support your health and well-being. Additional rewards and benefits that we offer you
Monthly social recognition awards. Annual Young People and employee awards ceremony. Costs covered for updating your disclosure certificate. Cost covered for professional membership fees, if relevant and essential for your role. Full access to an employee portal, intranet page, and company newsletters. Essential qualities that we look for are:
Highly responsible and accountable when it comes to safeguarding children and young people. A desire to pursue child care qualifications and training. A nurturing and caring nature. Patience and resilience, allowing you to form non-judgemental relationships. An active and supportive listener. A creative ability towards having fun and learning new skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient IT skills and experienced in using Microsoft packages. A full, valid UK manual driver's licence (all homes have their own vehicles). Desirable qualities that we look for are:
One year's experience working with children or young adults is highly desirable. SCQF Level 7 (Scotland) or Level 3 Diploma (England) relevant to Children and Young People's Residential workforce or a desire to work towards this. Familiar with the Codes of Practice set out by regulatory bodies, i.e., SSSC / Ofsted. An existing PVG / DBS certificate or willingness to obtain this. Are you ready to join our family?
Please complete our online application form. We thank you in advance for taking the time to complete it. Our recruitment team will contact you as soon as possible via email or telephone to let you know the next steps and to answer any questions that you may have. All successful candidates are required to complete an online disclosure to work with children. The cost of which will be covered by Pebbles Care. About My Application
I confirm I have the right to work in the UK. I confirm that my details are complete and correct.
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You will ensure that our children and young people are cared for in every aspect of their lives, including keeping them safe from harm, supporting education, cooking, cleaning, and participating in fun activities. You will support our care teams across several homes in the same area. You will receive a full induction, shadow shifts, and in-depth training, including a full introduction to Therapeutic Parenting. We will communicate with you regularly regarding your availability for shifts. We require you to cover as many shifts as possible and request that you carry out at least one shift every four weeks to remain in the role. What we offer you
Your hourly rate is £11.50-£12.00 per hour, depending upon qualifications and training (Full-time equivalent salary is £33,727 to £35,193). Our Zero Hour employees will cover 24-hour shifts, including sleepovers or part-time daytime shifts. You will accrue paid annual leave for every hour worked (Full-time equivalent is 28 days). You will receive your full rate of pay for all sleepovers and rest breaks. An employee referral scheme of £400 for every successful referral. A full, in-depth introduction to Therapeutic Parenting. Auto-enrolment into our Company pension scheme (The People’s Pension). A cash-back health care plan via Medicash allows you to claim for dental and optical treatments, discounted gym memberships, 24/7 access to a GP, free access to counselling, and much more. A collaborative, considerate, and progressive culture. What sets Pebbles apart from other care providers?
Our mission is to continue to lead the way in offering bespoke therapeutic care and education to vulnerable young people. Pebbles has 50 beautiful homes and 2 established schools across North England and Scotland for children and young people. We specialize in providing residential child care for vulnerable young people between the ages of 8 and 18. We have innovative and exciting plans for growth in 2024 and beyond. We have a wealth of skills and knowledge to share with you, as well as nearly 21 years’ experience supporting young people to unlock brighter futures. You will receive your full pay rate for all sleepovers and rest breaks. Pebbles has excellent employee benefits and discounts that support your health and well-being. Additional rewards and benefits that we offer you
Monthly social recognition awards. Annual Young People and employee awards ceremony. Costs covered for updating your disclosure certificate. Cost covered for professional membership fees, if relevant and essential for your role. Full access to an employee portal, intranet page, and company newsletters. Essential qualities that we look for are:
Highly responsible and accountable when it comes to safeguarding children and young people. A desire to pursue child care qualifications and training. A nurturing and caring nature. Patience and resilience, allowing you to form non-judgemental relationships. An active and supportive listener. A creative ability towards having fun and learning new skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient IT skills and experienced in using Microsoft packages. A full, valid UK manual driver's licence (all homes have their own vehicles). Desirable qualities that we look for are:
One year's experience working with children or young adults is highly desirable. SCQF Level 7 (Scotland) or Level 3 Diploma (England) relevant to Children and Young People's Residential workforce or a desire to work towards this. Familiar with the Codes of Practice set out by regulatory bodies, i.e., SSSC / Ofsted. An existing PVG / DBS certificate or willingness to obtain this. Are you ready to join our family?
Please complete our online application form. We thank you in advance for taking the time to complete it. Our recruitment team will contact you as soon as possible via email or telephone to let you know the next steps and to answer any questions that you may have. All successful candidates are required to complete an online disclosure to work with children. The cost of which will be covered by Pebbles Care. About My Application
I confirm I have the right to work in the UK. I confirm that my details are complete and correct.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
