Competitive Salary - one of best in industry
Genuine fast track career progression
Induction Training paid
DBS provided
NVQ course enrolment
Overtime opportunity
Have a passion for working with young people; you don't need experience to join our team, we'll provide you with an excellent training programme and development to start a rewarding long-term career.
Responsible for working alongside Manager in children's home.
Ensuring that our service users receive the highest standard of support/care appropriate to their individual needs.
Main Accountability:
* Being ambitious for young people, helping them achieve their goals and engagement
* Build and develop relationships with our young people and encourage them to participate fully in the opportunities offered within the home.
* Plan and participate fully in a working rota, this will include evenings, sleep ins and weekends
* Build strong working relationships with external agencies such as Local Authorities and other Health/Social Care professionals
* Conduct formal key work sessions with young people and produce reports for each session
* Have an understanding of, and to follow the required legislation, policies, processes and procedures set by the home to deliver your role effectively
* Be responsible for the effective Safeguarding of the young people within your care and understand how to raise any concerns
* Support our young people with everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning, medical appointments, meetings etc
Shift patterns: The normal shift patterns of the home rotas are from approx. 8am to 10pm and include waking-nights or sleep-ins from 10pm to 8am. Shifts can be subject to rota change to meet the needs of the home.
Ideal experience:
* Experience of working within a residential environment
* An understanding of relevant legislation relating to the care of young people
* Experience of working with young people that have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties (desirable)
* Ideal candidates will hold Diploma Level 3 qualified in Residential Child Care or be willing to study for this.
Essential:
* Full driving license a MUST with access to own transport
* Ability to work shifts and sleep ins from 10pm to 8am
* Successful applicant must be over the age of 21
* Full-time permanent post
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Platform Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are an equal opportunities employer. Position is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The organisation covers the cost of DBS checks.
*Best sleep-in rates in the sector*
Based in Northamptonshire NN15 Area
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
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