We are looking for caring and passionate individuals to join a team of Residential Childcare Workers. You must be a driver with a full UK driving license as we need to transport children to school, contact, activities etc. Although you may not have experience of working within a Children’s Residential Home setting with children and young people of either gender, between the ages of 8 and 17 years old who may have mild to moderate learning disabilities, have experienced trauma or have emotional/behavioural difficulties, we recognise that there are a range of life experiences and transferrable skills that would be a welcome addition to our team.
You will be supported within your role in the home and you will receive training to enable you to succeed in your role.
We can also accommodate you if you are a student at college or university through offering a range of contracts including full time (40 hours), part time (26 hours) or pool (zero hours).
What you can expect:
A competitive salary; Sleep in allowance £60.00. Time and a half-paid on 8 specified Bank Holidays throughout the year. 28 days annual leave. Company Pension scheme. Accredited CALM Theory and CALM Physical training. Accredited training in therapeutic care. Our Company are committed to actively seeking the views of its workforce across the Organisation and are now implementing a new Loyalty Scheme which includes:
Refer a friend incentive up to £250. Loyalty bonus after (1 year, 3 years, 5 years of service). Additional day off within the year for a family outing or Christmas shopping. Ofsted bonus for Outstanding. Use of company caravan in Sandy Bay. Employee of the month reward in each individual home to the value of £50. Employee assistance programme. What we expect:
Qualifications and Skills
QCF Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce Diploma (or equivalent) is desirable (The organisation will facilitate those without the qualification to work towards this qualification upon completion of their probation period). Understanding of child development, therapeutic parenting, the needs of children and a commitment to supporting young people is essential. Be able to follow all organisation policies. You will be working as part of a team of Residential Childcare Workers so good communication, flexibility and teamwork is essential. Possess diverse skills and be able to empathise with children with complex needs and manage a range of challenging behaviours. Be willing to work on a shift rota system which involves daytime, evening and night work. Good organisational and time management skills. Live within a commutable distance and have the right to work in the UK. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Pay: From £11.75 per hour Expected hours: 26 – 40 per week
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A competitive salary; Sleep in allowance £60.00. Time and a half-paid on 8 specified Bank Holidays throughout the year. 28 days annual leave. Company Pension scheme. Accredited CALM Theory and CALM Physical training. Accredited training in therapeutic care. Our Company are committed to actively seeking the views of its workforce across the Organisation and are now implementing a new Loyalty Scheme which includes:
Refer a friend incentive up to £250. Loyalty bonus after (1 year, 3 years, 5 years of service). Additional day off within the year for a family outing or Christmas shopping. Ofsted bonus for Outstanding. Use of company caravan in Sandy Bay. Employee of the month reward in each individual home to the value of £50. Employee assistance programme. What we expect:
Qualifications and Skills
QCF Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce Diploma (or equivalent) is desirable (The organisation will facilitate those without the qualification to work towards this qualification upon completion of their probation period). Understanding of child development, therapeutic parenting, the needs of children and a commitment to supporting young people is essential. Be able to follow all organisation policies. You will be working as part of a team of Residential Childcare Workers so good communication, flexibility and teamwork is essential. Possess diverse skills and be able to empathise with children with complex needs and manage a range of challenging behaviours. Be willing to work on a shift rota system which involves daytime, evening and night work. Good organisational and time management skills. Live within a commutable distance and have the right to work in the UK. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Pay: From £11.75 per hour Expected hours: 26 – 40 per week
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