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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 support our care teams across several homes in the same 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
Support our care teams across several homes in the same area
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, allowing you to form non-judgmental relationships
An active and supportive listener
A creative ability towards having fun and learning new skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient IT skills and experienced in using Microsoft packages
A full, valid UK manual driver's licence, (all homes have their own manual 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:
Cash-back healthcare plan via Medicash
Employee referral scheme of £400 for every successful referral
Full in-depth introduction to Therapeutic Parenting
Blue Light Card – for store discounts
Free meals during working hours
Paid annual leave for every hour worked (Full time equivalent is 28 days)
Costs covered for updating your disclosure certificate
Costs covered for professional membership fees, if relevant and essential for your role
Full access to an employee portal, intranet page and company newsletters