Job Description

WE ARE NOT REGISTERED FOR SPONSORED JOB APPLICANTS

Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week (sleep in will be expected)

*Advertised salary includes for sleepover pay

Are you looking to make a difference to the lives of young people? Are you looking for an exciting challenge, where everyday is different?

Would you like to begin or further your Career in the Residential Care Sector?

Care Today (Children's Services) are recruiting Residential Care Workers to join our homes based in Stockport.

Our welcoming homes provide 24/7 care for young people within the home, the home is for children all facing a variety of their own challenges, and we are looking for enthusiastic and caring people to help make a difference to these children.

During your 6-month probation period, you will be enrolled in a NVQ 3 Diploma in residential care, if you do not already hold one. This will be fully funded and you will be given plenty of time and support to complete However, you must be self-motivated to complete the qualification.

Ideally the person applying will have:-

Availability and ability to work on a rota that involves 24/7 working Good communication and listening skills Able and willing to do sleep in shifts Accurate record keeper Organisational skills Good team player Driving licence
Care Today are a family run Independent provider of Residential homes for children of varying ages, our sister company Parallel Parents Fostering have been rated Ofsted Outstanding since 2010.

As part of our staff incentives we also offer:-

Sleeps also paid on holiday hours (based on prev 52 wk average)

Length of service bonus at 5, 10, 15, 20 years

500 bonus paid on completion of L3 diploma

Overtime paid above full time contractual hours worked

Our focus is on developing our staff and we have many opportunities for progression within the company, including within the following areas:

Fostering Social Work

Therapy

Education / Teaching/TA

Training

Childrens Homes Registered Managers

*Sleepovers are paid at 60.00 per sleep

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-31,500.00 per year

Additional pay:

Loyalty bonus
Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Discounted or free food Free or subsidised travel Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

12 hour shift Day shift Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) L3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person