Residential Child Care Worker
Location: Abington, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom, ML12
Posted: Friday, January 3, 2025
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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 provides additional support for our children and young people across a region or area.
Our zero-hour employees are eligible for fantastic employee benefits, and you will have full access to internal opportunities for progression throughout the company.
Your Role and Responsibilities
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. Provide crucial support to our care teams across a small number of homes within the same geographical area. Receive a full induction, shadow shifts, and in-depth training, including an introduction to Therapeutic Parenting. Communicate regularly regarding your availability for shifts. You are required to cover as many shifts as possible and must 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, depending upon qualifications and training (Full-time equivalent salary is £33,727 to £35,193). Our Zero Hour employees will provide cover for 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). 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 cashback healthcare plan via Medicash, allowing 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 lead the way in offering bespoke therapeutic care and education to vulnerable young people. Pebbles has 45 beautiful homes and 2 established schools for children and young people across North England and Scotland. 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 nearly 20 years of experience in supporting young people to unlock brighter futures. Pebbles offers excellent employee benefits and discounts that support your health and wellbeing. Additional Rewards and Benefits
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
Highly responsible and accountable regarding 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-judgmental relationships. An active and supportive listener. A creative ability to have fun and learn new skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient IT skills and experience in using Microsoft packages. A full, valid UK manual driver's license (all homes have their own vehicles). Desirable Qualities
One year of 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. Familiarity 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.
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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. Provide crucial support to our care teams across a small number of homes within the same geographical area. Receive a full induction, shadow shifts, and in-depth training, including an introduction to Therapeutic Parenting. Communicate regularly regarding your availability for shifts. You are required to cover as many shifts as possible and must 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, depending upon qualifications and training (Full-time equivalent salary is £33,727 to £35,193). Our Zero Hour employees will provide cover for 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). 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 cashback healthcare plan via Medicash, allowing 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 lead the way in offering bespoke therapeutic care and education to vulnerable young people. Pebbles has 45 beautiful homes and 2 established schools for children and young people across North England and Scotland. 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 nearly 20 years of experience in supporting young people to unlock brighter futures. Pebbles offers excellent employee benefits and discounts that support your health and wellbeing. Additional Rewards and Benefits
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
Highly responsible and accountable regarding 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-judgmental relationships. An active and supportive listener. A creative ability to have fun and learn new skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient IT skills and experience in using Microsoft packages. A full, valid UK manual driver's license (all homes have their own vehicles). Desirable Qualities
One year of 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. Familiarity 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.
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