Job Description

Company Overview

Meadows Care operates in the social care industry, providing therapeutic residential placements for young people with complex needs.

Required to apply for this role: Clean UK driving license

Role: Full Time Residential Support Worker Salary: 26,728.96 starting salary on 197 Hours, moving up to 32,737.92 as a Senior on 236 hour contract..

Shift pattern: Shifts are 24 hours and are inclusive of sleep-ins with rest days in between to create a positive work-life balance. Rotas are released with four weeks' notice and the role does require flexibility to meet the needs and requirements of our model of care, 365 days a year.

Are you looking for a rewarding career? We are looking for a caring and committed individual to help us change the lives of children who require our help.

What you will be doing: You will be changing a child's life by providing therapeutic care for children aged 6-18 who are from a background of trauma and neglect in line with their care plans, acting as a role model at all times.

You must be driven to also ensure that the children and young people have an experience of childhood that they deserve, one filled with fun, laughter, friendship, and discovery.

You will be participating in the day-to-day operation & duties of the home and ensuring all of the documentation required is completed accurately. We want you to be able to create a positive environment in the home, so this enables the children to express their characters, feel safe and enrich their lives.

You will be supporting the children on social and educational activities that help them in developing their learning and educational aspirations, e.g., family contact, appointments, education, and leisure activities, including holidays abroad, trips in the UK and many more.

To achieve this high level of care we give, you will be working with a fantastic team and supportive manager to ensure the children in your care have all their needs and requirements met.

Benefits:

The opportunity to be a part of changing a child's life and their future We're a real living wage employer Wellness programme Expert clinical training delivered online and in-house throughout this role. Employee Wellbeing and Advice. Monthly supervisions with your manager focusing on well-being and progression. 24/7 access to support by Management/ Senior Therapeutic Carers Regular Team Meetings to ensure your wellbeing, create stronger relationships and promote innovative ideas Celebratory awards with company events, your team, and children, including 500 for Outstanding outcome from Ofsted.. Our care homes are immaculately decorated and furnished, creating a real sense of comfort, security, and positivity. Employee of the Month scheme, a Love to Shop voucher is issued each month to the employee with the most votes.
In addition, there are many ways we will reward you financially, including:

Refer a friend incentive scheme, Attendance vouchers issued every 3 months Excellent salary increments in line with transparent grading systems Fully funded enhanced DBS Funded mandatory Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce Blue light discount card eligibility with access to more than 15,000 discounts
About Us:

Meadows Care is a organisation which specialises in providing therapeutic residential childcare for children aged 6 - 18 years who have suffered abuse and neglect in their lives. We were established in 2004 and have since grown organically and safely, to provide only Ofsted rated outstanding or good services,. Due to this growth and expansion; we are looking for compassionate, positive, and creative therapeutic carers that are aligned with our goal of changing children's lives.

Meadows Care promotes child protection and the safeguarding of children through the services it provides to our children.

As part of the recruitment process you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check that Meadows Care funds.

This job offers you the opportunity to be part of a child's life, please consider this carefully as our children deserve consistency and commitment from adults that have space in their lives for the next few years.

The requirement is to be over the age of 21, this is a Genuine Occupational Qualification in line with Equality Act 2010.

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Discounted or free food Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Licence/Certification:

Driving licence is essential
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to apply today and join us on this rewarding journey!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,728.96-32,737.92 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person