Permanent Post to start ASAP
£26,000 a year plus sleep in allowance (£50 per sleep in, 10 sleep in’s per month – £6,000). Increase to £27,000 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?
Well, we have an exciting opportunity! 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. Does this sound like you?
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? Is it you we are looking for to complete our team?
Our Client is looking for passionate, caring, calm and empathetic individuals, who can show warmth, love and understanding under pressure. Who can inspire our children and young people and have the skills to develop strong and positive relationships with them.
We are seeking adults who can work in our homes with our children and young people, be positive role models and have strong resilience, as well as be able to promote positive change for our children and young people. Can you make decisions, hold boundaries, give guidance and play?
We will teach you to use PACE and learn about trauma informed Parenting among many other opportunities to learn and develop your skills and ultimately your career progression.
The Role:
* Taking care of the day to day needs of the young people, attending appointments, education, cleaning, cooking and engaging in activities (both in house and outside).
* Ensure consistent care within a safe environment to encourage children and young people to develop and grow.
* Encourage young people to make positive choices in their life and benchmark these positive milestones.
* Fill in daily paperwork to a high standard and liaise with the professional network around the child, which can include Social Workers, Police, Mental health services and youth offending team.
* Create positive relationships with the children, meeting their needs and always safeguarding them. Show resilience and remain calm and loving through periods of crisis for the young person.
* Create timetables, set boundaries and expectations for the young people; consistency and organisation skills are key.
* Advocate for our children and young people to ensure that their voices are heard.
* Ensure preparation for internal and external audit and inspection purposes.
* Ensure that all policies and procedures in relation to children, staff and others (professionals & visitors) are implemented.
* Always promote equality in respect of standards of care, staff behaviour and performance.
* Work with the Registered Manager to provide the highest standards of care and supervision, ensuring sensitivity, dignity and respect towards children and staff.
* Be responsible and empowered to make decisions in relation to the home in the manager's absence.
* Take part in the On-Call rota.
* Supervise members of the team in the manager's absence.
This role is offered on a full-time basis, working on an allocated rota system. This would include weekends and bank holiday working – 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.
Salary: £27,000 a year plus sleep in allowance (£50 per sleep in, 10 sleep in’s per month – £6,000).
All applicants will be subject to a satisfactory probation period.
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, 12-hour shift, Day shift, Overtime, Weekend availability.
Experience: Residential childcare: 1 year (required).
Licence/Certification: NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (Essential), Driving Licence (required).
Work remotely: No.
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