Salary :
Unqualified:
Base salary of £27,431.04 to £28,326.48 on successful completion of probation period with the potential to earn up to a total of £31,535.04 to £32,430.48 with sleep in shifts. Qualified Salary:
Base salary of £28,959.84 with a potential to earn up to a total of £33,063.84 with sleep in shifts. Specific Hours : 08:00am - 20:00pm (12 hour shifts) (Qualified Support Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of Children Workforce Diploma or equivalent) Area Camden The ethos and culture of the Area Camden Group, as part of Polaris Community, is founded on core values of mutual respect and good parenting whilst being respectful to the values of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights and fulfilment. Our purpose is to provide the highest quality care within very high quality settings in Soham and to offer young people care, accommodation and support as close to a family environment as possible. The residential care we provide is for 11 to 18-year olds and our focus is centred on the needs of the child. The welfare of our young people is paramount in the role of a Support Worker. Not only do Support Workers keep our young people safe, but as the daily care provider they also make a fundamental contribution to their care, learning and development. A key figure within the team, you’ll build invaluable bridges between Area Camden and the local community, promoting social inclusion as you support people with emotional and behavioural difficulties to reach their full potential. Main Responsibilities: Work with the team to promote and support the young people in our care, leading a life of positive development by providing a safe and nurturing environment. Provide emotional and social support to the young people, helping them develop meaningful relationships with others and encouraging involvement with local communities. Encourage and enable each young person’s self-esteem in a positive manner, ensuring they are respected and valued. Support each young person to make positive life choices and achieve levels of independence that help them develop to their full potential. Responsible for a high level of recording, including young people’s daily and monthly progress, updating of children’s files, child protection records, and health and safety checks. Continually assess the needs of the children and young people, responsible for the formulation, implementation and review of care plans under the direction of your manager. Work closely with your manager, team, health advisor, social workers, therapists, teachers and other professionals, and may be involved with the young people’s families. Encourage and support the young people with all of their daily living needs in line with their individual care plan. Carry out domestic duties within the home, involving the children and young people where appropriate, and plan, shop and prepare meals, ensuring they have a varied and well-balanced diet. Required Attributes: Ability to engage with young people in a positive and proactive manner. Self-motivated with a positive nature. Sensitive and reflective. Ability to listen and empathise. Able to work individually and within a team. Experience working in the care sector or residential care. Hold a relevant qualification or be committed to undertake a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare. Willingness to work some Bank Holidays. Participate in a robust induction and mandatory training program. Progression within the organisation on promotion and development of the role. Weekly rota on rotation (08:00am-20:00pm). A sleep-in allowance of up to £85.50 per night (10pm-7am). Minimum average of 168 hours per calendar month. Waking Night contracts are also available. 236 hours annual leave per annum (including bank holidays). Holiday increase per year – 12 extra hours for 3 years (capped at 272 hours). Pension scheme after a qualifying period - 3% Employer contribution. Enrolment and funding to required qualification. Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
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Unqualified:
Base salary of £27,431.04 to £28,326.48 on successful completion of probation period with the potential to earn up to a total of £31,535.04 to £32,430.48 with sleep in shifts. Qualified Salary:
Base salary of £28,959.84 with a potential to earn up to a total of £33,063.84 with sleep in shifts. Specific Hours : 08:00am - 20:00pm (12 hour shifts) (Qualified Support Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of Children Workforce Diploma or equivalent) Area Camden The ethos and culture of the Area Camden Group, as part of Polaris Community, is founded on core values of mutual respect and good parenting whilst being respectful to the values of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights and fulfilment. Our purpose is to provide the highest quality care within very high quality settings in Soham and to offer young people care, accommodation and support as close to a family environment as possible. The residential care we provide is for 11 to 18-year olds and our focus is centred on the needs of the child. The welfare of our young people is paramount in the role of a Support Worker. Not only do Support Workers keep our young people safe, but as the daily care provider they also make a fundamental contribution to their care, learning and development. A key figure within the team, you’ll build invaluable bridges between Area Camden and the local community, promoting social inclusion as you support people with emotional and behavioural difficulties to reach their full potential. Main Responsibilities: Work with the team to promote and support the young people in our care, leading a life of positive development by providing a safe and nurturing environment. Provide emotional and social support to the young people, helping them develop meaningful relationships with others and encouraging involvement with local communities. Encourage and enable each young person’s self-esteem in a positive manner, ensuring they are respected and valued. Support each young person to make positive life choices and achieve levels of independence that help them develop to their full potential. Responsible for a high level of recording, including young people’s daily and monthly progress, updating of children’s files, child protection records, and health and safety checks. Continually assess the needs of the children and young people, responsible for the formulation, implementation and review of care plans under the direction of your manager. Work closely with your manager, team, health advisor, social workers, therapists, teachers and other professionals, and may be involved with the young people’s families. Encourage and support the young people with all of their daily living needs in line with their individual care plan. Carry out domestic duties within the home, involving the children and young people where appropriate, and plan, shop and prepare meals, ensuring they have a varied and well-balanced diet. Required Attributes: Ability to engage with young people in a positive and proactive manner. Self-motivated with a positive nature. Sensitive and reflective. Ability to listen and empathise. Able to work individually and within a team. Experience working in the care sector or residential care. Hold a relevant qualification or be committed to undertake a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare. Willingness to work some Bank Holidays. Participate in a robust induction and mandatory training program. Progression within the organisation on promotion and development of the role. Weekly rota on rotation (08:00am-20:00pm). A sleep-in allowance of up to £85.50 per night (10pm-7am). Minimum average of 168 hours per calendar month. Waking Night contracts are also available. 236 hours annual leave per annum (including bank holidays). Holiday increase per year – 12 extra hours for 3 years (capped at 272 hours). Pension scheme after a qualifying period - 3% Employer contribution. Enrolment and funding to required qualification. Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
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