PLEASE NOTE: This position cannot consider overseas applications.
Role:
Children's Residential Care Worker
CARE WORKER (Days/Evenings)
Hourly Rate:
12.50 per hour, or 13.00 per hour if you have Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Health & Social Care or above, or once the qualification is gained.
In addition, we are also seeking:
RELIEF CARE WORKERS : Various shifts available - 12.50 per hour
Location:
Grimsby
Application Deadline:
Wednesday 16th July 2025
Interview Date:
Thursday 24th April 2025
Please note, in order to be considered for interview you will be required to complete our in-house application form which we will send to you.
Essential:
The willingness to work toward a fully funded NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care.
We are looking for new staff to join our team of care workers and our bank of Relief care workers at our Grimsby based children's residential home.
You will need to be warm, empathetic and have a desire to support our children with developing their communication, practical and day-to-day skills.
Our children may have Autism, learning difficulties and complex needs. Some may also need help with their personal care or maybe just helping in the right direction. Our team are all calm, kind, conscientious people that take care of our children's every day needs.
As a team you will help to encourage our children to maintain and learn new social, educational and life skills. The personal care that you provide for our children will respect their rights to privacy, dignity, and individuality.
Tasks are varied and interesting and no two days are ever the same. You will be ensuring that the home is clean and safe by undertaking household tasks, such as washing, ironing, cooking, assisting with personal care and administering medication.
You will play a key role in the smooth running of the home and have a good grasp of safeguarding, Health & Safety, and also hygiene. This is a role in which attention to detail really counts and one that touches the real lives of people every day.
Skills, knowledge and experience you would need to apply for the post
It is essential that you have experience providing compassionate primary care to young people and children or even caring for a loved one, perhaps as a parent. You will be expected to be a good listener and show a genuine interest in our children's needs; being an effective communicator verbally, or by using sign language is key to this role. (We provide training in Makaton and Pecs, so this is not essential).
It is of primary importance that you understand what confidentiality means due to the nature of our organisation. The role does require the completion of paperwork so it is a must that you have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
We are looking for staff who are honest, dependable, reliable and show a willingness to learn and use their initiative to optimise our children's care.
You will be provided with a more detailed and Person Specification at application stage.
Treehouse Care Fostering Solutions Ltd respects equal opportunity and we are a Disability Confident Employer.
Who are we?
Our children's home was established in June 1998 and is situated in Grimsby. The Registered Manager has been in place since 2007. The children and young people in our care have inherent challenging behaviours related to their physical and/or learning disability.
Our independent children's home has a "Good" Ofsted accreditation which we are very proud of.
We have an excellent reputation for providing the necessary training to support children's care needs. This includes training in 'Makaton' and 'Pecs', 'Attachment and Trauma' and 'Caring for Autistic Children'. We are committed to caring for our children in a creative, innovative, and imaginative way to help them to achieve their full potential.
Why choose to work for us?
Under the guidance of our experienced Registered and Deputy Manager's you would be joining a friendly team of care workers who are committed to delivering the best possible experiences for our children.
Whether you are a newcomer to the care sector or highly experienced, you will enjoy a level of support that considers your own personal and professional development to meet your needs and aspirations to enable you to flourish within the role.
"We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff, independents and relief care workers to share this commitment."
All necessary ID checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service police check would be completed prior to appointment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 12.50-13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
Additional leave
Casual dress
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
Life insurance
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Referral programme
Schedule:
Day shift
Night shift
Weekend availability
Experience:
Care Worker: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (preferred)
NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work authorisation: