Job Description

About us

At Serenity House, we're not just a team; we're a family dedicated to nurturing the lives of young individuals aged 8 to 17 who face emotional and behavioural challenges. We believe in creating a haven that radiates love, safety, and specialised care, akin to a parental embrace yet enriched with professional expertise. Our mission is to safeguard our children from harm while fostering an atmosphere brimming with positivity, friendliness, and joy.

We understand that each young person holds a unique key to their future. That's why we offer bespoke care packages, complete with dedicated keyworkers, ensuring that every child's voice is heard and valued in shaping their journey with us. Our approach empowers them to actively participate in their care plans, paving the way for a self-directed path to success.

Our team at Serenity House is not only highly skilled but deeply passionate about making a real difference. We work intimately with each young person, adapting to their individual needs to encourage remarkable progress. This commitment leads to enduring outcomes, allowing our youth to unlock their fullest potential and forge meaningful, respectful relationships.

What the role involves:

Providing a secure, stable, caring, supportive environment for children and young people in our care. Providing a high standard of residential care and promoting at all times a safe and secure environment. Ensuring that children and young people's needs are met within a culturally appropriate environment. Establishing and maintaining routines within the home which provide a framework for the development of a positive culture of care. Providing care, advice, and support to young people at all times ensuring the social, physical, and emotional care of children. Acting as a positive role model for young people and other staff in the home and offering advice, guidance, and assistance where appropriate. Participating in and the creation of a Personal Training plan based upon your identified developmental needs in conjunction with your supervisor. Participating in and making effective use of regular supervision from your supervisor/ Manager. Protecting the rights and promoting the interests of young people Respect confidentiality within the principles of the Children Act 2004 sec 10 Duty to co-operate. Promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy environment. Record and Report any identified repairs and routine maintenance to the building. Liasing with staff and multi-agencies to ensure that young people receive support to their changing needs.
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications, experience and skills:

Essential:

Willingness to continue to develop through on the job training and online courses. Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and well-being of children and young people.
Desirable but not essential

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children's and Young People workforce or equivalent. Applicants who do not have level 3 will be required to work towards this after passing probation. Experience working with children living with challenging behaviour, who have experienced trauma, abuse or neglect.

1 year's Experience working

in a children's residential home or a similar setting. Transferable skills will be considered in place of the former.
Shifts are on a Rota based system, which can be discussed during the screening process.

Our work environment includes:

Modern office setting Food provided Food provided Relaxed atmosphere Casual work attire Growth opportunities On-the-job training
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.00-16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking
Schedule:

12 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime
Work Location: In person