Residential Childcare Worker
We have an exciting opportunity for a Residential Child Care Worker to join our team at our service in Killearn.
Salary: £31,623.80 to £35,460.20 p/a (includes an average of 9 sleepover payments and based on a 40 hr week). Salary is dependent on qualifications (non-qualified, part qualified, and fully qualified).
Changing Lanes, Changing Lives - Are you looking to change your career path and do something truly rewarding - supporting young people recovering from adversity and trauma?
This is more than just following policies and procedures. It is about being genuinely caring and making the right choices in difficult times. What we do revolves around the needs of our young people, and we work hard to support our Residential Child Care Workers in their own personal commitment to be the best that they can be!
Benefits:
* Competitive pay and sleepover allowances
* Health Cash Plan
* Health and Wellbeing Platform
* Group Team Life Assurance
* Discount Site
* Workplace Pension
* Generous Annual Leave Allowance
* Enhanced Holiday Pay
* Enhanced Family Friendly Leave Policies
* Credit Union
* Professional Learning and Development
* Comprehensive training, including fully funded professionally recognised qualification(s) (for those not already qualified)
Essential Experience:
* Experience of working with young people in either a professional or voluntary capacity and an understanding of the principles of safeguarding and Child Protection legislation
* An understanding and/or experience of Trauma informed care practices
* A valid manual driving licence (as you will have to drive young people to various activities)
* Own transport required, due to location
* PVG check will also be undertaken if successful
* Current legally authorised to work in the UK
The Role will involve:
* Providing care and guidance to vulnerable children and young people living in Residential Care.
* Working in a positive, respectful, and empowering way with all young people to promote good relationships and encourage achievement while being a positive role model.
* Being paid to stay overnight in the service, to provide the best level of continuity of care and support to our young people.
We pride ourselves on offering a wonderful team environment to grow and develop in. We actively welcome open communication, hard work, and drive. Care Visions has strong company values that are rooted in Respect, Compassion, Safety, and Integrity. We offer funding to our staff for them to complete their qualifications relevant to their position. Our current staff are well known in the sector and are happy to share their knowledge and support. We feel that this role is a great opportunity to become a significant person in a young individual’s life, playing an essential role in shaping their future.
To apply via Indeed, click ‘Apply now’ and, in your covering message, tell us why this role is of interest to you and why you want to work to support children and young people.
Closing date for submission of completed application forms is Monday 24th February 2025 (please note interviews will start to be scheduled prior to the closing date).
You can learn more about us, join one of our webinars, or complete a full application form to help advance your application via our website: www.carevisionsresidential.co.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £31,623.80-£35,460.20 per year
Additional Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Overtime
* Weekend availability
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
* Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* SVQ Level 3 Children and Young People qualification (preferred)
* Manual Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
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