Job Description

Candidates applying for the role would be dealing with children with learning difficulties, emotional, behavioural and social difficulties, mental health problems and /or complex needs between the ages of 9 and 17. Candidates applying for this role would ideally have previous experience within the field and a QCF Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare.

You will be required to work in partnership with the local/placing authorities, parents or carers, and other agencies. The main focus of the job is to support the integration of young people back into their parental homes if appropriate.

Job purpose:

To provide day to day care of children and young people within an environment of pro-social learning that promotes positive attachments and relationships To support young people in maximising their potential in a safe and caring environment To achieve the highest standard of service delivery as measured by Ofsted against the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.

Essential requirements

At least 1-year recent experience in a relevant field.
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Understanding and knowledge of the issues faced by this client group

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Knowledge of Child in Need, Child Protection, and LAC care plans.

Creative approach to empowering clients to achieve positive outcomes
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Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the clients

Commitment to the care and well-being of clients
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Dedication to continued professional and personal development.

To complete the QCF Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 2 years of employment.

In return you will be well supported, receive comprehensive training, have an opportunity to develop your career and be rewarded for success.

Location:

Sittingbourne

Contract Type

: Permanent

Job Types:

Full-time, Temporary and Permanent 40 hours but variable

Salary

: 25,350.00-26,364.00 negotiable dependent on experience

The benefit includes a performance-related bonus, paid annual leave and career progression.

Applicants are advised to apply as soon as possible, but applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may be held in advance of the closing date

Shift Pattern: Day & Night Shifts

Monday - Sunday on a rota basis

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,350.00-26,364.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Sick pay
Application question(s):

If successful, are you willing to complete the Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare as required for the role within 2 years of your start date?
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

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

Level 3 Children, Young people or Residential Childcare (preferred) Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person