Job Description

Children's Residential Care Worker - Full-Time

Location: Greenford, UB6

Hours: 40 hours per week | On-site | Sleep-ins (average of 1-2 sleep-in per week)

based on a variable shift system basis, which may include earlies, evenings, nights, weekends and bank and public holidays

:

As a Residential Care Worker, you will join a team of residential care staff ensuring that safe and appropriate care practices are always maintained.

You will be joining a leading children's organisation with a mission to provide looked-after young people with a safe and nurturing environment, one that promotes empowerment, independence and choice, while enhancing their core living skills, and ability to move across the care continuum into fully independent living.

You will provide a safe, warm, and supportive environment to our residents; maintain a regular recording system in connection with each young person, be involved in the implementation of care plans and assist in the publication of reports when required.

Person Specification:

You should hold a Level 3 diploma in children and young people's residential care, or be willing to work towards. This is an Ofsted requirement.*
You should have experience with working with children and young people You should be dedicated to providing outstanding care You should be suitable to work with Children. A DBS Certificate is a requirement for the role.*

Company Overview:

SBCHL have in excess of 60 homes across London, Peterborough and Northampton plus an independent specialist school for children aged 8-19 with autism and other learning difficulties. We deliver high quality care to support children and young people with overcoming obstacles, and enabling them to celebrate achievements and develop independent skills. Our qualified and dedicated team will work on nurturing and building the self-esteem of every individual, ensuring they feel safe and supported.

Benefits:

Long Service Recognition - We celebrate loyalty! Enjoy a

50 reward

on your 3-year anniversary,

100 at 5 years

, and a

fully paid weekend getaway

to mark your 10-year milestone Birthday Treats - Because your special day matters! Receive a

100 birthday gift

each year, just for being you! Employee Referral Bonus - Know someone great? Refer them and earn

250 when they join

and another

250 when they pass probation

28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) Pension with NEST Pensions Access to Sage Employee Benefits 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24/7 access to an OnDemand GP Service Enrolment and funding to required qualification(s) Access to Key Worker Discount Schemes e.g. Blue Light Card On site parking Relaxed dress code for a comfortable, child-focused atmosphere

Please note the advertised salary is based on an hourly rate of 14.61 and sleep-in rate paid at 70.50 per night.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 14.61 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Ability to commute/relocate:

Greenford UB6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) Level 3 in Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person