Job description
Cornerways Homes - Unlocking Potential, Inspiring Progress.
Job Title: Senior Care Worker / Team Leader for EBD Residential Children's Home
Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire
**Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Join our dedicated team in Bedford, Bedfordshire, and help create a nurturing environment where they can thrive and flourish.**
Package
Salary: £33,360 – £36,082 p.a. (Including an average of 7 Sleeping shifts per month). Base salary is £29,370 - £31,762 p/a with sleeping shifts paid at £60 each.
Hours: 40 hrs per week + sleeping shifts + overtime offered
Our rota operates on a shift basis of 2 days on followed by 4 days off
Holidays (FTE): 32 days including Bank holidays
Company pension
Cornerways Homes Exclusive Benefits:
£60 per sleeping shift
Employee Referral Fee: £250
Ofsted Bonus: £100 (Good) or £150 (Outstanding), one-time payment upon final report publication
Annual Pay Rises: 4%, given after 12 months of work starting in April (discretionary)
Additional Birthday Annual Leave Day
Christmas Day/New Year's Day: 2x rate for all shifts on 25th December and 1st January; 1.5x rate for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
Overtime: Paid at 1.25x rate
Overtime (11 pm-7 am): Paid at 1.5x rate (Waking Night staff included)
Loyalty Bonus:
- Year 1 (12 months): £250 + 1 extra annual leave day (8 hours)
- Year 2 (12 months): £350 + 1 extra annual leave day (8 hours)
- Year 3 (12 months): £450 + 1 extra annual leave day (8 hours)
- Year 4 (12 months): £550 + 1 extra annual leave day (8 hours)
- Year 5: £600
- Year 10: £1,250
Service Description
Small EBD Residential Children’s Home for children 11-17 years.
Job Purpose
To assist the Manager in providing a high-quality service for children and young people requiring care.
To lead by example and maintain good professional practices.
To take responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of our children and young people while on duty.
To ensure all children have a plan, risk assessment, behaviour management plan, and any other necessary plans.
To lead shift plans and weekly plans, guiding and supporting staff to implement them.
Person Specification
Experience: Experience working within a childcare setting, experience with traumatised children and those with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner /Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent)
Staff Benefits
Competitive salary
Company pension and attractive annual leave entitlement
Free food and beverages when on shift
Supportive work environment
Store discounts and gym discounts
Child-focused workplace
Progression and development opportunities
Extensive free training, including specialised training
Monthly support from a clinical psychologist
Company-funded training, including NVQ qualifications
Working in small homes with a high focus on outcomes
Paid-for pre-planned activities and holidays/meals
If you are passionate about making a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people, we want to hear from you! Join our team and be part of creating a safe and nurturing environment where they can thrive and build a brighter future. Apply now and take the first step in your rewarding career journey with us.
At Cornerways Homes, safeguarding and protecting children and young people is our top priority. Rigorous staff selection & DBS checks ensure a safe, nurturing environment.