BDT Care Solutions (part of the Pebbles Care group) has a new opportunity for a
Cluster Residential Child Care Worker
to work on a full-time, permanent basis. The role offers you stability with the additional benefit of varied work. It is ideally suited to someone flexible throughout the working week, nights and weekends, providing an opportunity to interact with different employees and children, within a cluster of different homes. You will work as part of a team to build strong relationships with our children and young people. Your responsibilities will include: Accompanying them to and from school Organising family contact Creating a nurturing environment Planning fun activities and outings Encouraging participation in local hobbies Previous experience in Residential Child Care is beneficial, but transferable skills are also valuable. Dedication, resilience, and a caring nature are essential for this role. Your role as a Residential Child Care Worker You will work full-time, 56 hours per week as part of a team on shift. Your role may require that you provide support on a one-to-one or two-to-one basis, depending on the needs of the child or young person. You will benefit from expert advice and training from our psychology, education, and learning and development specialists. Safeguarding our young people from risk and harm is our main priority. With the support of your team, you will ensure that our children and young people are cared for in every element of their lives, including keeping them safe, having someone to talk to, having fun, supporting them in education, travelling to school, cooking, cleaning, and learning new life skills. You will be required to drive our company vehicles to ensure our young people attend appointments, education, and other activities, therefore you must have a full, valid, UK driving licence for manual vehicles. If you have a licence from overseas, we require you to apply for a UK driving licence upon receiving an offer of employment. The role is challenging and requires resilience, determination, and patience. Your role will allow you to be creative when caring for our children and young people. Your skills, hobbies, and interests will bring additional inspiration to our homes. You will be based within one home on a full-time basis. However, you may occasionally be required to support other homes within the same geographical area. What we offer you A salary of £33,727 to £34,460 per annum Full-time roles operate on a rolling rota pattern of two days on and four days off. Your average working hours are 56.4 hours per week over 7 days. You will receive 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum (this will be pro-rata for part-time contracts) Auto-enrolment into our salary sacrifice pension scheme Blue Light Card – for store discounts Meals are provided while on shift, this is dependent on the menu choice of the home each day. What sets the Pebbles group 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. We offer a clear development pathway and have recently incorporated an in-house leadership and development programme for anyone who wishes to progress in their career. Pebbles have 50 beautiful homes and 2 established schools for children and young people across North England and Scotland. We specialise in providing residential child care for vulnerable young people between the ages of 8 and 18. We have innovative plans for growth in 2024 and beyond. We have a wealth of skills and knowledge to share with you, and 21 years of experience in supporting young people to unlock brighter futures. Pebbles has excellent employee benefits and discounts that support your health and well-being. Additional benefits and rewards You will attend an in-depth induction and receive training, including a detailed introduction to therapeutic parenting. You will complete our new therapeutic intervention training programme (+Proactive), which has been developed to reduce restrictive practices and requirements for interventions. Instant access to our employee portal, intranet page, and quarterly newsletters. We will cover the cost of updating your disclosure certificate and professional membership fees, if relevant and essential for your role. Essential qualities that we look for include: Highly responsible and accountable when it comes to safeguarding children and young people. A keen interest in pursuing relevant child care qualifications and training. Resilient and confident when facing challenging situations. You must hold a full, valid, UK driver's licence (all homes have access to their own company vehicles) A nurturing and caring nature. Patience, 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 experience in using Microsoft packages. Desirable Qualities include: Up to 12 months experience working with children or young adults. (If you have more than 12 months experience, then our grade two and three level salaries may apply) Working towards, or a desire to obtain, SCQF Level 7 or Level 3 Diploma, relevant to Children and Young People's Residential workforce (funding may be available) Familiar with the Codes of Practice set out by regulatory bodies. An existing PVG / DBS certificate. Are you ready to join our family? Please complete our online application form or if you would like to discuss the role further with our team, please email
recruitment@pebblescare.com
and a member of our team will be in touch.
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Cluster Residential Child Care Worker
to work on a full-time, permanent basis. The role offers you stability with the additional benefit of varied work. It is ideally suited to someone flexible throughout the working week, nights and weekends, providing an opportunity to interact with different employees and children, within a cluster of different homes. You will work as part of a team to build strong relationships with our children and young people. Your responsibilities will include: Accompanying them to and from school Organising family contact Creating a nurturing environment Planning fun activities and outings Encouraging participation in local hobbies Previous experience in Residential Child Care is beneficial, but transferable skills are also valuable. Dedication, resilience, and a caring nature are essential for this role. Your role as a Residential Child Care Worker You will work full-time, 56 hours per week as part of a team on shift. Your role may require that you provide support on a one-to-one or two-to-one basis, depending on the needs of the child or young person. You will benefit from expert advice and training from our psychology, education, and learning and development specialists. Safeguarding our young people from risk and harm is our main priority. With the support of your team, you will ensure that our children and young people are cared for in every element of their lives, including keeping them safe, having someone to talk to, having fun, supporting them in education, travelling to school, cooking, cleaning, and learning new life skills. You will be required to drive our company vehicles to ensure our young people attend appointments, education, and other activities, therefore you must have a full, valid, UK driving licence for manual vehicles. If you have a licence from overseas, we require you to apply for a UK driving licence upon receiving an offer of employment. The role is challenging and requires resilience, determination, and patience. Your role will allow you to be creative when caring for our children and young people. Your skills, hobbies, and interests will bring additional inspiration to our homes. You will be based within one home on a full-time basis. However, you may occasionally be required to support other homes within the same geographical area. What we offer you A salary of £33,727 to £34,460 per annum Full-time roles operate on a rolling rota pattern of two days on and four days off. Your average working hours are 56.4 hours per week over 7 days. You will receive 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum (this will be pro-rata for part-time contracts) Auto-enrolment into our salary sacrifice pension scheme Blue Light Card – for store discounts Meals are provided while on shift, this is dependent on the menu choice of the home each day. What sets the Pebbles group 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. We offer a clear development pathway and have recently incorporated an in-house leadership and development programme for anyone who wishes to progress in their career. Pebbles have 50 beautiful homes and 2 established schools for children and young people across North England and Scotland. We specialise in providing residential child care for vulnerable young people between the ages of 8 and 18. We have innovative plans for growth in 2024 and beyond. We have a wealth of skills and knowledge to share with you, and 21 years of experience in supporting young people to unlock brighter futures. Pebbles has excellent employee benefits and discounts that support your health and well-being. Additional benefits and rewards You will attend an in-depth induction and receive training, including a detailed introduction to therapeutic parenting. You will complete our new therapeutic intervention training programme (+Proactive), which has been developed to reduce restrictive practices and requirements for interventions. Instant access to our employee portal, intranet page, and quarterly newsletters. We will cover the cost of updating your disclosure certificate and professional membership fees, if relevant and essential for your role. Essential qualities that we look for include: Highly responsible and accountable when it comes to safeguarding children and young people. A keen interest in pursuing relevant child care qualifications and training. Resilient and confident when facing challenging situations. You must hold a full, valid, UK driver's licence (all homes have access to their own company vehicles) A nurturing and caring nature. Patience, 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 experience in using Microsoft packages. Desirable Qualities include: Up to 12 months experience working with children or young adults. (If you have more than 12 months experience, then our grade two and three level salaries may apply) Working towards, or a desire to obtain, SCQF Level 7 or Level 3 Diploma, relevant to Children and Young People's Residential workforce (funding may be available) Familiar with the Codes of Practice set out by regulatory bodies. An existing PVG / DBS certificate. Are you ready to join our family? Please complete our online application form or if you would like to discuss the role further with our team, please email
recruitment@pebblescare.com
and a member of our team will be in touch.
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