Job Description

CHILD CARE & SUPPORT WORKERS

CARTERHATCH HOUSE - CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME

Location:

Enfield, North London.

BENEFITS

Salary:

21.,528 per annum paid at hourly rate of 11.50

Hours of duty:

36 hours a week day time, Working hours will be based on a shift rota. Other shift options may be available for applicants wishing to work alternative hours.

Free training and professional development:

All mandatory courses and training are fully paid for.

Potential for career progression

to Senior Care Workers and Registered Manager roles

BACKGROUND

Carterhatch House is an Ofsted Registered three-bed Children's Residential Care Home which is renovated and furnished to a high standard. We launched in March 2022 and have quickly taken on placements. Our aim is to provide a safe, secure, nurturing 'family home' to help vulnerable children and young people progress and achieve the best outcomes across all aspects of their lives. This will be a highly therapeutic residential setting with one-to-one staffing ratios.

The team in Carterhatch House work as a 'good family' in each child's life. We provide exceptional one-to-one care alongside tailored therapy programmes for each child, integrated with strong partnership working with the relevant statutory and community providers/organisations, to deliver care and support which meets the holistic needs of the children and young people. We also support and encourage each other through the challenges and rewards that come with helping vulnerable young people back on to their feet.

Carterhatch House is a project of Foster Care Link, an Ofsted Outstanding fostering agency with a 19 year track record in delivering excellent outcomes for children and young people on behalf of over seventy Local Authorities.

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for Residential Child Care & Support Workers who;

Ideally have experience of working with children and young people in a residential care home setting; Are compassionate and have the ability to connect with teenagers, combining empathy with the ability to set boundaries; Are able to find and use creative ways to communicate with children and young people and are willing to work flexibly and innovatively to meet the changing and challenging needs of the children and young people; Support young people to do their favourite things and try new activities at home and also outdoor activities; Are patient and resilient; Will adhere to the organisations child protection and safeguarding policies and procedures; and Are effective working independently or in a team, including with other professionals and relevant individuals in the child / young person's life.
You will also be expected to:

Work shifts including evenings, weekends, sleep-in duties and public holidays
If you are looking for a role at an ambitious new establishment and in a team that is aiming to achieve high standards of care, with generous terms and excellent opportunities to develop and progress in your career, then this role is ideal for you.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or an equivalent qualification). Candidates that do not hold this qualification will be expected to achieve it within 12 months of commencing the role. Commitment to proactively seek and undergo professional training & development opportunities

Skills/Abilities

Ability to connect with troubled children and young people while maintaining professional boundaries; Good written and spoken English to compose clear and concise reports and communicate effectively with colleagues, parents and other professionals; Have a high level of mental and physical resilience with the ability to cope in emotionally and physically challenging situations; and Good team working skills, with the ability to organise your own work and support others

Knowledge and understanding

Knowledge and understanding of the relevant regulations/legislation relating to Children's care homes, safeguarding, health & safety and equal opportunities including:
The Children's Homes (England) Regulations and quality standards 2015

Working together to Safeguard Children (2018)

Other

Hold a valid UK driving license and have full access to your own car Commitment to work on a rota including weekends, public holidays and sleep-in shifts The ability to occasionally adapt working hours to meet the requirements of the home

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV and a cover letter which addresses all of the points provided in the "Essential Requirements".

If you would like a copy of the full job description and/or have an informal conversation about this role, please contact Chantelle Buzec between 10am-4pm Monday to Friday on 07551830079

Please note:

- Applications from recruitment agencies cannot be considered.

- Applications from anyone outside of the UK cannot be considered

- Applicant age 22+

Hours: 36 per week

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From 21,528.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Ability to commute/relocate:

Enfield EN3 5LX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person