Residential Care Worker Nottinghamshire ( Locations are Kneesall, Fledborough and Worksop) Salary: £28,660.32 to £33,025.20 (39 or 45 hour contracts available) (salary dependent on contracted hours and inclusive of 2 sleep-ins per week) ABOUT US The Caldecott Foundation has been helping children build a future for over 110 years. We provide schools, homes and therapeutic services to children and young people. We are passionate about improving outcomes for our young people, encouraging life skills, and developing their social skills through play and education, whilst having fun. We pride ourselves on providing our children and young people with exciting opportunities and an outstanding environment to live in. ABOUT YOU Are you looking for a career not just a job, with the opportunity to grow into a managerial role? Do you have an interest in children’s mental health, psychology, or education? Do you want to help children who may have experienced trauma recover and build a future? WHAT KIND OF PERSON DO WE NEED? Someone who is fun, kind, a safe and reliable role model Calm, enthusiastic, creative, and have a great sense of humour A team player, who is keen to grow and work on their own skills Physically fit, happy to work hours around the needs of our children, and not offended by the odd swear word Resilient, emotionally aware, and level-headed Able to see beyond behaviour and seek to understand the communication of need Someone who is happy to use our cars to drive our young people to activities and appointments WHAT WE CAN GIVE YOU The benefits you receive will increase over time in recognition of your commitment and dedication and include: Salary: £28,660.32 to £33,025.20 - (Inclusive of basic salary plus 2 sleep-ins per week) 39 or 45 hours per week contracts available 28 days holiday entitlement (inclusive of Bank Holidays) – increasing to 30 days after 3 years of service. Solid career progression, with recognised qualifications, up to and including master’s level, funded by the company. a health cashback scheme (which covers you and up to four children). a matched company pension scheme with up to 5% matched employer contributions. an employee assistance programme. vouchers and discounts off retail, food, and entertainment. a cycle to work scheme. will writing service. If you already hold a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or an equivalent recognised qualification then we are delighted to offer you a guaranteed interview and, subject to the satisfactory completion of your probation, a £500 bonus. SOUND LIKE A MATCH? Please send your CV and contact details to sophia.tomkinson caldecottfoundation.co.uk or call us on 01303 815630. The Caldecott Foundation is committed to safeguarding children. We follow safer recruitment guidelines, and all appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.