HOURS: Full time & Part time opportunities available
Details:
Full time: 162.5 hours per month, working on a rolling 6-week shift pattern, with longer and shorter weeks. You will be working between the hours of 07:30 – 22:00.
Part time: 20 hours per week, across 2 days (one or both days of the weekend), working between the hours of 07:30 – 22:00.
What can we offer you?
* 7 weeks annual leave
* Free meals on shift
* Funded Level 2 courses
* Enhanced overtime rates
* Staff referral program
* Minibus service in Basingstoke & Reading
At Loddon, we offer home-based style education, with children learning through play and experience new life skills. We see every opportunity as a learning opportunity and use positive working methods to engage children in learning and prepare them for adult life. We strive to ensure each child has an enhanced quality of life, and we do this by being innovative, encouraging, inspiring, and holistic.
What will the role entail?
* Provide the highest standard of care to the children, ensuring all their needs are met.
* Participate in all activities including swimming, walks, educational activities, and trips out in the community.
* Support the children’s independence with everyday tasks and personal care.
* Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, external professionals, and colleagues.
* Attend mandatory training courses and other recommended training to support your own development.
What is essential for the role?
The ideal candidate would be passionate about providing quality care and education for the children, have a willingness to learn, have patience and understanding, and will ensure they always promote the safeguarding and welfare for the children.
Having an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare, or an equivalent would be desirable however not essential.
Salary: The salary is based on full time employment and is dependent on qualifications and experience within similar settings. The hourly rate for this role is between £11.52 – £12.16.
All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK and have 9 months or more on their Visa. We are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children and expect all staff to share the same commitment. Successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks following Safer Recruitment.
Please note: We cannot currently offer sponsorship or switch sponsors.
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