Job Description

What will the role entail?

Provide the highest standard of care to the children, ensuring all their needs are met. Check in on the children every 20 minutes (or in line with specific guidelines) throughout the night and record the checks and additional information. Support the children's independence with everyday tasks and personal care. Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, external professionals, and colleagues. Undertake domestic duties during your night shift between checking in on the children. Attend mandatory training courses and other recommended training to support your own development.

What is essential for the role?

The ideal candidate would be passionate about providing quality care and education for the children, have patience and understanding and will ensure they always promote the safeguarding and welfare for the children.

At present, we are currently only accepting applications from those who are already qualified or are currently studying within this sector. This will be an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare, Level 3 Health & Social Care Diploma or an equivalent, or higher.

If you are unsure if your qualification is suitable for this position, please feel free to contact us directly at recruitment@loddonschool.co.uk

Hours of work?

Full time: 40 hours per week, across 4x days. Working every other weekend.

Shifts start at 7.30pm - 7.45am inclusive of an unpaid break.

What can we offer you?

Staff wellbeing programmes 7 weeks annual leave Free meals on shift Funded Level 2 courses Enhanced overtime rates Training & career development opportunities Staff referral program Minibus Service
We are also offering a local minibus pick up service in Basingstoke & Reading.

Training & development at Loddon

We want to give you the best opportunity to learn hands on, how to do your role to the highest standard. Initially you will receive 4 weeks of training where you will shadow an experienced member of the team to allow you to learn and build relationships with the children. You will also attend weekly induction training sessions to support you with your new role.

It doesn't stop there though, throughout your career at Loddon you will continuously receive training and support to help you develop.

Salary

The salary for this position is between 25,564 - 26,884 (inclusive of a 10% night shift allowance)

All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK and have 9 months of more on their Visa. We are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children and expect all staff to share the same commitment. Successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks following Safer Recruitment.

We cannot currently offer sponsorship or switch sponsors.

#HP1

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,691.52-30,201.60 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Application question(s):

We are currently unable to provide sponsorship. Do you have the right to work in the UK?
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

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

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care or an equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 24/11/2024