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Residential child care worker - orpington

Orpington
Five Rivers
Care worker
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Residential Child Care Worker - Orpington

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We are recruiting for our residential children’s home in Orpington, Kent. We are a social enterprise that provides caring, bespoke residential homes for young people aged 7-18 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 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.

As a Children Support Worker, you will be involved in events and activities including:

* Kayaking, rock climbing, swimming, skating, arts and crafts, beach adventures and walks in the forest, movie nights, and even camping in the back garden
* Being a role model guiding and supporting our children to make good choices
* Cleaning, cooking meals, maintaining the home, and learning new skills like nutritional meal planning, first aid, Health & Safety, and gardening
* Developing your professional career as a children’s support worker through the Level 4 apprenticeship in residential childcare
* Clear career pathways for your future development

Part of the role involves some overnight stays in the home. You will need to do between 2 and 3 of these ‘sleep-ins’ per week. For each sleep-in you would receive an additional £50 per night.

You will need to have good written, verbal, and IT communication skills, know how to have fun, and understand the importance of play to children.

We will support you to achieve your Level 4 Qualifications. Ideally, you will have a full driving licence and be over the age of 19.

Why join Five Rivers?

We are a social enterprise. Our homes are run by kind, compassionate, and resilient people who give children a sense of security they may have struggled to find until now.

We are an award-winning organisation: we are proud to hold the Investors in People Gold Award, Children & Young People’s Employer of the Year, and Apprenticeship Providers’ Employer of the Year.

Benefits

1. 30 days of annual leave
2. 3-week rolling rota given 6 weeks in advance
3. £50 per sleep-in payment on top of your salary
4. Simplyhealth – medical cash-back plan
5. Ongoing training and support through our Learning & Development Team
6. We will pay for your Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care
7. Employee Support programs including 24/7 GP service, counselling, and advice
8. Long Service award scheme
9. Enhanced Maternity Leave package for mothers with over one year’s service
10. Meals as part of a family when on shift
11. Blue Light discount card eligibility
12. Refer a Friend bonus
13. Foster Carer Referral bonus

Hours

On average 39 hours a week for full-time. We also offer part-time hours.

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.

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

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