Job description
The Willows is a warm, welcoming and safe family environment, where dedicated, experienced qualified staff provide the best care for children and young people of all ages and abilities, who have been assessed as needing the positive experiences and therapy that a residential setting can provide.
We are currently recruiting for: Child Care Worker
Do you want to make a real different to a young person’s life? We can offer you rewarding work helping our children and young people aged from birth to 18 years reach their potential.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Child Care Worker with relevant residential expertise, to join our existing team. The Willows supports Children and Young People who have emotional, behavioural and Social Difficulties.
We care for children and young people who have been adversely affected by circumstance and are emotionally vulnerable and sometimes challenging. Our practice is underpinned by a clear therapeutic ethos and values. Our family sized properties offer a welcoming and homely environment.
You will be work closely with the Registered Manager, Team Leaders and Senior Child Care Workers in the running of the unit, assisting in development and implementation of bespoke care plans for the children and young people in our care.
Diploma Level 3 for the Children and Young People’s Workforce is required (or equivalent) or willing to work towards.
What we can offer you:
1. Salary of between £22,164 - £25,642 (up to £27,317 if qualified as a Social Worker)
2. Group Personal Pension Scheme & Life Assurance Scheme
3. Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
4. Occupational Sickness Scheme
5. Access to offers and discounts
6. Recommend a friend scheme
7. Values Awards
8. A comprehensive induction Programme with ongoing training and development
9. Regular supervisions and annual appraisal scheme
10. Career Progression opportunities
Please Note - This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check & update service which is fully paid for by Nugent.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Nugent actively promotes the safeguarding of vulnerable adults, young people and children.
Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
We are committed to encouraging equality and diversity amongst our workforce and welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our people to feel respected and able to give their best in their working life.