Job Description

Working Hours: 197 or 236 monthly hours post that will include weekends, evenings and

sleep-ins to meet service needs on a rota basis.

Contract Type: permanent

We have an exciting opportunity for Residential support Workers to join our Residential therapeutic service. We are looking for people who really want to make a difference to young people's lives. We have 2 Children's Homes in the Huddersfield area HD3 and HD9. You will be joining supportive and experienced staff teams, working a shift system which involves sleep in duties and weekend working.

You will need to be able to work with young people who can present with complex and challenging behaviours and focus on improving their outcomes. You will help the young people rebuild relationships, increase their achievements, reduce their risks and build on their strengths. You will encourage and support young people to make steady progress and achieve their full potential to ensure the best outcomes for them.

You may have previous relevant experience of working with young people and families or

have worked in a residential setting. We are looking for people who have the

enthusiasm and passion to work with young people and in return we can offer you a

comprehensive induction and training package. A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

will be funded by Meadows Care and you will be supported throughout your training to gain the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to fulfil the needs of the role.

Please note flexibility is essential, as applicants must be able to work on a rota basis which will include weekends, sleepovers and bank holidays. The majority of our shifts are 24 hours and include a sleep in The role requires flexibility in order to meet the needs and requirements of our model of care.

If you think that working within our Residential Service and making a real difference to a

young person's life might be for you, please contact Lisa Thompson - Recruitment Manager, by email Careers@meadowscare.co.uk to request an application pack.

Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

You will then be required to join the DBS Update service, which will be at a cost of 13 per year.

Where you have lived or worked abroad for 12 months or more, continuously or in total

over the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for

how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-foroverseas-

applicants

About your benefits

You will be welcomed into a friendly environment and have the opportunity to work and

grow in a values-based organisation where people are at the heart of everything we do. We

promote a positive permission culture, empowering you to make a difference. Your opinions

matter to us and you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things through a variety of staff forums.

Your work-life balance and wellbeing are important to us so you will have access to a range of benefits including flexible working, In addition to this we offer a range of health and wellbeing options to suit your needs.

About your development

At Meadows Care we're serious about helping people grow. From day one you'll have access to professional development to help you to get on and succeed in your new role, which will include an opportunity to gain a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare qualification.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, we appreciate difference and allow everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential.

Meadows Care promotes child protection and the safeguarding of children and young people through the services it provides. This job offers you the opportunity to be part of a young person's life, please consider this carefully as our young people deserve consistency and commitment from adults that want to be a positive role model in their lives.

As part of our Safer Recruitment process, you must complete an application form, a CV alone is not sufficient. For an application pack which includes job description & person specification, please contact, careers@meadowscare.co.uk

In accordance with Section 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 this post requires the ability to converse at ease with the members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,728.96-33,935.89 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Application question(s):

Due to the ages of our young people you must be aged 21 years and above. Are you aged 21 years and above?
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person