Job Description

Are you, or could you be, an outstanding Residential Childcare Worker?

Hours: Full-time and bank (casual hours)

Salary: 23,569 - 27,417 based on a 37-hour week

Highfield (North East) Ltd, trading as Halcyon, are looking for talented, dynamic and inspirational Residential Childcare Workers who will challenge, inspire, develop and motivate our young people to engage in school and activities to help them achieve the very best outcomes.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care and support to children in a residential setting, ensuring their safety and well-being. Develop and implement individualised care plans tailored to each child's needs. Maintain open communication with children, families, and team members to foster a supportive environment. Drive children to appointments and activities as required, ensuring timely and safe transportation. Utilise IT skills to document progress and maintain accurate records. Engage children in recreational and educational activities to promote their development.

We offer:

A competitive salary and bonus scheme, with the opportunity for regular overtime. Equivalent 6 weeks holiday per year and shift patterns that provide an excellent work-life balance. Highly developed ongoing training and professional development, including the opportunity to study for a fully funded Residential Childcare Practitioner apprenticeship. Meals provided free of charge whilst at work. Progression opportunities - many of our Team Leaders and Managers have been promoted from within our company. An opportunity to be involved in the development and progression of the young people, homes, and wider business. A very supportive team and a great working environment.

You don't need experience of working with children, but we want you to be:

Caring, creative, and able to understand the needs of young people. Able to form and maintain appropriate relationships with young people. Committed, with a positive "can do" attitude to help develop young people and achieve the best possible outcomes for them. Reliable, organised, responsible, and with an eye for detail. Someone who inspires and works well as part of a supportive team.

All applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom, possess a full UK driving licence (International not accepted) and their own vehicle.

To apply online now visit the application form here: https://bit.ly/3Q9BVo9. If you would like to discuss anything in relation to the role please contact us on 01287 655420. Our website and more information about what we do and who we are can be found at halcyon-ne.com.

If successful, we will request two references and all candidates will need to successfully undergo an enhanced CRB check, which we will pay for.

Halcyon are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Halcyon follows the Safer Recruitment strategy when recruiting new staff.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 23,569.00-27,417.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Licence/Certification:

full United Kingdom Driving Licence (not International) (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person