Permanent Post to start ASAP
Salary: £23,000 a year plus sleep in allowance (£50 per sleep in, 10 sleep ins per month – £6,000). Increase to £24,000 once qualified. Full-time, Fixed term contract.
Location: Bridgwater
Benefits
* Full training given & paid to attend training
* Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours/pro rata) inclusive of bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Free meals when on shift
* Ofsted Inspection Bonus
* Activities paid and provided whilst at work
* Training in PACE and Trauma informed parenting
* Level 4 QCF diploma
* Clinical supervision
* External Management coaching
* Carer development and progression
* Full induction given
Full Job Description
Are you seeking an OUTSTANDING company who cares and is invested in their teams as well as their children? Perhaps you are looking for a Caring, Bold, Supportive manager who will care about you, invest in you, develop and mentor you and give you time and interest? Perhaps you are looking to step into a career that you are proud of?
Our Client has 1 OUTSTANDING home and we are looking to open our second home. We are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated, and empathetic adults to work with our exceptional young people.
Are you an inspiring adult, someone who can inspire other adults during fun and pressure, and more importantly our young people? Someone who can show warmth, love, and acceptance even on the toughest days?
Our client is looking for passionate, caring, calm, and empathetic individuals who can show warmth, love, and understanding under pressure. You will need to develop strong and positive relationships with children and young people.
The Role:
* Taking care of the day-to-day needs of the young people, including attending appointments, education, cleaning, cooking, and engaging in activities (both in-house and outside).
* Ensuring consistent care within a safe environment to encourage children and young people to develop and grow.
* Encouraging young people to make positive choices and benchmark these positive milestones.
* Filling in daily paperwork to a high standard and liaising with the professional network around the child, including Social Workers, Police, Mental health services, and youth offending team.
* Creating positive relationships with the children, meeting their needs, and always safeguarding them.
* Creating timetables, setting boundaries and expectations for the young people.
* Advocating for our children and young people to ensure that their voices are heard.
* Ensuring preparation for internal and external audit and inspection purposes.
* Implementing all policies and procedures in relation to children, staff, and others (professionals & visitors).
* Promoting equality in respect of standards of care, staff behaviour, and performance.
* Working with the Registered Manager to provide the highest standards of care and supervision.
This role is offered on a full-time basis, working on an allocated rota system, including weekends and bank holidays. You would also be expected to undertake sleep-in duties for the home.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Requirements:
* Applicants must have a full UK driving licence.
* Applicants should hold or be willing to work towards QCF Level 3/4 in Children's Health & Social Care.
* Experience in residential childcare: 1 year (ideal but not essential).
* NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (preferred but not essential).
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, 12-hour shift, Day shift, Overtime, Weekend availability.
Salary: £24,000 a year plus sleep in allowance (£50 per sleep in, 10 sleep ins per month – £6,000).
All applicants will be subject to a satisfactory probation period.
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