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You will ensure that our children and young people are cared for in every aspect of their lives, including keeping them safe from harm, supporting education, cooking, cleaning, and participating in fun activities. You will provide crucial support to our care teams across several homes within the same geographical area. You will receive a full induction, shadow shifts, and in-depth training, including a full introduction to Therapeutic Parenting. We will communicate with you regularly regarding your availability for shifts. We require you to cover as many shifts as possible and request that you carry out at least one shift every four weeks to remain in the role.
Job Responsibility:
Ensure that our children and young people are cared for in every aspect of their lives, including keeping them safe from harm, supporting education, cooking, cleaning, and participating in fun activities
Provide crucial support to our care teams across several homes within the same geographical area
Receive a full induction, shadow shifts, and in-depth training, including a full introduction to Therapeutic Parenting
Cover as many shifts as possible and carry out at least one shift every four weeks to remain in the role
Requirements:
Highly responsible and accountable when it comes to safeguarding children and young people
A desire to pursue child care qualifications and training
A nurturing and caring nature
Patience and resilience allow you to form non-judgemental relationships
An active and supportive listener
A creative ability to have fun and learn new skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient IT skills and experience in using Microsoft packages
A full, valid UK manual driver's licence (all homes have their own vehicles)
Nice to have:
One year's experience working with children or young adults is highly desirable
SCQF Level 7 (Scotland) or Level 3 Diploma (England) relevant to Children and Young People's Residential workforce or desire to work towards this
Familiar with the Codes of Practice set out by regulatory bodies, i.e. SSSC / Ofsted
An existing PVG / DBS certificate or willingness to obtain this
What we offer:
£80 per sleep payment
Accrue paid annual leave for every hour worked (Full-time equivalent is 28 days)
An employee referral scheme of £400 for every successful referral
Auto-enrolment into our Company pension scheme (The People’s Pension)
A cash-back health care plan via Medicash allows you to claim for dental and optical treatments, discounted gym memberships, 24/7 access to a GP, free access to counselling and much more
Blue Light Card – for store discounts
Free meals during working hours
A collaborative, considerate and progressive culture
Monthly social recognition awards
Annual Young People and Employee Awards ceremony
Costs covered for updating your disclosure certificate
Cost covered for professional membership fees, if relevant and essential for your role
Full access to an employee portal, intranet page and company newsletters