Salary:
Starting £19,740 + £2,880 (average of 6 sleeping shifts per month) = £22,620 pa
to
£24,520 + £2,880 (average of 6 sleeping shifts per month) = £27,400 pa.
+ Paid for training + Overtime hours offered
Have you thought about a career in social care with young people?
Do you have resilience?
Do you have a willingness to work as part of a supportive team?
Are you willing to undergo training?
Do you consider yourself to be fun and humorous?
You will be responsible for working as part of a team to provide support, nurturing, understanding and a positive role model for the children and young people placed in our Children’s Homes. Each home has 2 – 3 children and are aged between 11 – 17 years old. You will be able to understand their trauma, help them through the difficult times and celebrate with them the good times. You will be responsible for recording, attending meetings ad adhering to the policies and procedures within the Home. You will need to engage with children and young people and above all inspire them to reach their full potential by listening to them, engaging them in activities and helping them excel in their education.
This role can be challenging at the hardest of times but extremely rewarding at the best of times.
Job Purpose:
To take accountability and work proactively with the team to help children and young people achieve their full potential and promote their welfare.
Care workers would be responsible for the care, monitoring and encouragement of Children in our Homes. This role will include working with Children between the ages of 11-17 who are suffering from traumas and can display challenging behaviour. Therefore the ideal candidate would be someone who is engaging and can communicate well with our Children, inspiring them to reach their full potential. With a focus on engaging with them in activities and pushing them to excel in their education. This role can be challenging at the hardest of times but extremely rewarding at the best of times.
Person Requirements:
· Due to the nature of this role, you must be 25+ to apply
· A Full Driving Licence
· Willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check
· If you have lived or worked abroad for over 1 month you must be able to provide an official record/certificate/letter - which confirms you have undergone an Overseas (Criminality) check
· Already have completed or a willingness to complete NVQ Level 4 in Residential ChildCare.
What we will offer:
• Private medical insurance
• Staff gym membership
• Extra annual leave day for every year of service up to 5 extra days
• Company pension
• Free meals on shift
• Store discounts
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Supportive environment
• Child focused workplace
• Room to progress within the service
• Extensive free training including specialised training
• Support from a Clinical Psychologist monthly
• Company funded training (including NVQ level 4,5 and 7)
• Working in small homes with high focus on outcomes
• Paid for pre-planned activities and holidays/meals
• Access to company vehicles on shift (if applicable)
• Above all, we provide highly supportive small teams where everyone’s views and ideas count.
The role entails working on a shift rota, and may be required to undertake night duties as part of a regular pattern of work for which you will receive additional remuneration.
Cornerways Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People, applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child safeguarding screening, including vigorous employment references and DBS check.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
We have a fair and attractive developmental plan in place where salary increments are received upon satisfactory probationary period, annual appraisal and upon starting or completion of training.
We are committed to staff development and those who show an interest in management and leadership, we will pay for and provide relevant training.
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
