Job Description

Benefits

Annual Leave Blue Light Discount Card Company Pension Casual Dress Full induction Training Programme Free Meals whilst on shift Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
We currently have vacancies in

Shrewsbury Hereford Worcester Bedford Burton on Trent Derby Leicester

Competitive Salary - 105 per sleep in.*

Genuine fast track career progression*

Induction Training paid*

DBS provided*

NVQ course enrolment*

Overtime opportunity*

Responsible for working alongside Manager in children's home.

As a Company, we do not offer sponsorship at this time

Ensuring that our service users receive the highest standard of support/care appropriate to their individual needs.

Main Accountability:

Being ambitious for young people, helping them achieve their goals and engagement Build and develop relationships with our young people and encourage them to participate fully in the opportunities offered within the home. Plan and participate fully in a working rota, this will include evenings, sleep inns and weekends Build strong working relationships with external agencies such as Local Authorities and other Health/Social Care professionals Conduct formal key work sessions with young people and produce reports for each session Have an understanding of, and to follow the required legislation, policies, processes and procedures set by the home to deliver your role effectively Be responsible for the effective Safeguarding of the young people within your care and understand how to raise any concerns Support our young people with everyday day tasks such as cooking, cleaning, medical appointments, meetings etc

Shift patterns:

The normal shift patterns of the home rotas are from approx. 8am to 10pm and includes waking-nights or sleep-in's. 10pm to 8am

Shifts can be subject to rota change to meet the needs of the home.

Ideal experience:

Experience of working within a residential environment An understanding of relevant legislation relating to the care of young people Experience of working with young people that have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties (desirable) Ideal candidates will hold Diploma Level 3 qualified in Residential Child Care or willing to study for this.

Essential:

Full driving license

a MUST

with access to own transport

Ability to work shifts and sleep ins 10pm to 8am

Successful applicant must be over the age of 21

Full time permanent post

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Licence/Certification:

NVQ L3 Residential Child Care (required) FULL UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person