£30,208- £31,083 assuming good attendance
Thosehuge smallvictories
Working inour Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day today life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowestlows. Our housekeepers are a part of a team enabling ouryoung people to get their childhood back and create pathways tobecome well rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role to have.There will be challenges along the way but there will also be thesmallest moments which feel like a huge smallvictory!
Our homes accommodate young people withsocial, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to createthe best possible outcomes for the young people in our care. Ourhousekeepers help create an environment where these young peoplecan thrive and are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even thesmallest positive change, so we celebrate the littlethings.
Getout what you putin
Warm andwelcoming, our homes offer constant support and stability, so ouryoung people feel safe and happy in a familiar, comfortablesetting. By making sure our children's home are a great place tostay, you'll be having a lasting positive impact on the lives ofthe young people in your care. You will achieve this by preparingand serving a range of tasty, nutritious food, assisting withlaundry and making sure high standards of tidiness and cleanlinessare maintained. You'll be working at the heart of our home, helpingour young people to feel happy and supported in all aspects oftheir life, relationships, social skills, activities andhobbies.
Working here is never dull, and the workreally matters. It's about tapping into each young person's needs,personality and potential - and guiding them toward a positivefuture.
What we dofor you
We knowyou're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment,we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the caresector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to thelives of our young people - plus you'llget:
* Salary :Base salary of £26,808 -£27,683
* Bonuses :£1,400 Attendance Allowance - assuming good attendance, £2,000Regional Allowance, £1,000 Welcome Bonus - on successful completionof probation & £1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months ofemployment)
* Training :A full 4-week induction on our CareAcademy
* Holiday :You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks'holiday
* Progression :If career development is your thing you will be supported inbecoming an RSW if this is something you wish todo
* Flexiblebenefits package : meaning you can increase/decrease yourholiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out ourbenefits here
* Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employeeassistance
* Medicalcover so you can claim back the cost of things like anopticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-streetdiscounts
* Beautifulworking environments with the very best facilities -check out our homes here
* Arecommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus everytime
Bringyour whole-self to work
Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differencesas that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young peoplecome from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with differentneeds - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that ourteams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to bethemselves. You don't need experience, but there are a few thingswe'll be looking for fromyou:
* A can do' attitude - ateam player who rolls up their sleeves to helpothers
* We genuinely careabout our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is amust
* The resilience to beable to deal with challengingsituations
* Desirable - foodhygiene and nutritionqualifications
* Ability toplan, prepare and make nutritious and healthy meals for a number ofchildren and staff
* Pride inhigh standards of cleaning and maintaining ahome
* A full UK drivinglicence which you've held for at least 12months
Jointhe UK's best special education and careprovider
Our youngpeople deserve the best possible future and we feel the same aboutour teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with apurpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to beyourself .
TheWitherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhancedDBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are anequal opportunities employer welcoming applications from allsections of thecommunity.
Fora full and person specification, please see theattacheddocument.
Children'sSupport Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Careerin Care / Working with Children /SEMH