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Pebbles Care is building a zero-hour workforce that will provide additional support for children and young people across a region or area. Our zero-hour employees are eligible for our fantastic employee benefits, and you will have full access to internal opportunities for progression throughout the company. 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. Our mission is to continue to lead the way in offering bespoke therapeutic care and education to vulnerable young people. Pebbles have fifty-six beautiful homes and three established schools across North England and Scotland for children and young people. We specialise in providing residential child care for vulnerable young people between the ages of 8 and 18. We have innovative and exciting plans for growth in 2025 and beyond. We have a wealth of skills and knowledge to share with you, and nearly 22 years’ experience in supporting young people to unlock brighter futures. Pebbles have excellent employee benefits and discounts that support your health and wellbeing.
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 - Medicash
£80 per sleep payment
Accrue paid annual leave for every hour worked (Full time equivalent is 28 days)
Employee referral scheme of £400 for every successful referral
A full in-depth introduction to Therapeutic Parenting
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
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