Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen due to growth within the company.... Sunflower Children Care Services are opening a brand new home and are looking for passionate Children's Residential Workers and Waking Night Workers to join our amazing team.

Louis Haven will provide a warm and nurturing home for up to two children with emotional difficulties and/or learning difficulties. We invest in the professional development of all our staff whilst keeping children central at all times in our ethos and approaches.

Responsibilities

As a Children's Residential Worker, you will work directly with children offering support to improve their overall well-being, safety, social and communication skills, as well as their life and functional skills. The role is diverse and rewarding, with genuine opportunities for career growth and personal development. You will play a key role in helping to support our children through various challenges, and we are looking for someone who is compassionate, dedicated, and fully committed to making a difference. The roles are shift-based, including day, evening, and weekend work, with the requirement for sleep-ins. Additional payment is provided for each sleep-in shift. Our Waking Night Worker roles work on a 4 on/4 off schedule providing excellent work life balance.

About You

? The ability to remain calm and resilient in emotionally and physically challenging situations, with a high level of patience and emotional strength.

? Reliability and excellent time management.

? The ability to relate empathetically to children from various backgrounds and understand their unique experiences.

? Confidence in communicating clearly with both internal colleagues and external professionals.

? Strong problem-solving skills and the adaptability to respond to changing situations.

What We Offer

? A thorough induction and comprehensive training program.

? A competitive salary package.

? Ongoing professional development and opportunities for career progression.

? Fully funded enhanced DBS checks.

? Generous paid annual leave.

? Pension contribution.

? A fully funded Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare for those who do not already hold this qualification.

Joining us means being part of something special--an organisation dedicated to making a real, lasting impact in the lives of children. You will receive full support from an amazing management team that truly values its staff and the incredible work that they do.

Please note we do not offer sponsorship.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,420.00-38,878.76 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking Sick pay Store discount
Work Location: In person