Overview
Residential Child Care Worker - Taunton, Somerset. Join the Residential Child Care Worker - Taunton, Somerset role at Five Rivers. We are recruiting for our residential children’s home in Taunton, Somerset. We are a social enterprise that provides caring, bespoke residential homes for young people aged 7-17 who have had a difficult start to life. You will join a team of compassionate, child-focused adults whose mission is to give the best experiences to our children and young people. You will also be supported as part of a bigger team with our integrated services including our Clinical and education colleagues. We specialise in trauma-informed care following our therapeutic model to help their lives around.
You won’t need specific experience for this role - we will train, teach, and guide you with all you will need to know to be successful. We are looking for people who want to make a difference to a young person, and who are patient and resilient when times are challenging.
Responsibilities
* Be a role model guiding and supporting our children to make good choices.
* Participate in events and activities such as kayaking, rock climbing, swimming, skating, arts and crafts, beach adventures, walks in the forest, movie nights, and camping in the back garden.
* Share in cleaning, cooking meals, maintaining the home, and learning new skills like nutritional meal planning, first aid, Health & Safety, and gardening.
* Develop your professional career through the Level 4 apprenticeship in residential childcare.
* Contribute to clear career pathways for future development.
Part of the role involves some overnight stays in the home. You will need to do between 2 and 3 sleep-ins per week. The salary advertised includes payment for an average of 8 sleep-ins per month. For each sleep-in you receive an additional £50 per night.
Requirements
* Good written, verbal, and IT communication skills; ability to have fun and understand the importance of play to children.
* We will support you to achieve your Level 4 Qualifications.
* For this home you will need to have a full driving licence and access to a car due to the location of the home.
* Age over 19.
Hours
On average 39 hours a week for full-time. If you are interested in part-time hours, we would also love to hear from you.
Benefits and Development
* 30 days annual leave (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) plus a holiday purchase scheme.
* 3-week rolling rota given 6 weeks in advance.
* £50 per sleep-in payment on top of salary.
* Simplyhealth – medical cash-back plan.
* Ongoing training and support through Learning & Development Team, with in-house and external trainers.
* We will pay for your Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care.
* Employee Support programs including 24/7 GP service, counselling, and advice.
* Long Service award scheme.
* Enhanced Maternity Leave package for mothers with over one year’s service.
* Blue Light card.
* Refer a Friend bonus and Foster Carer Referral bonus.
Preparation and Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check (the cost of which will be met by us).
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
How to Apply
Role Profile: 202211_Residential Child Care Worker (Level 1 - 3) - Role Profile.pdf. Talk to our recruitment team today by calling 01722 435750 option 2 or email us at [email protected].
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