Base pay range
Your hourly rate is £12.75 - £13.53 per day hour, and £80 per sleep payment, depending upon qualifications and training.
Your Role And Responsibilities - Residential Child Care Worker
* You will 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.
* You will support our care teams across several homes in the same area.
* 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. You are required to cover as many shifts as possible and to carry out at least one shift every four weeks to remain in the role.
What We Offer You
* Our zero‑hour employees may cover 24‑hour shifts, including sleep overs, or part‑time daytime shifts.
* You will accrue paid annual leave for every hour worked (Full time equivalent is 28 days).
* An employee referral scheme of £400 for every successful referral.
* A full in‑depth introduction to Therapeutic Parenting.
* A cash‑back health care plan via Medicash, allowing you to claim for dental and optical treatments, discounted gym memberships, 24/7 access to a GP, free access to counselling and more.
* Blue Light Card for store discounts.
* Free meals during working hours.
* A collaborative, considerate and progressive culture.
Essential qualities that we look for
* 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 experience with Microsoft packages.
* A full, valid UK manual driver’s licence (all homes have their own manual vehicles).
Desirable qualities that we look for
* 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 a desire to work towards this.
* Familiarity with the codes of practice set out by regulatory bodies, i.e. SSSC / Ofsted.
* An existing PVG / DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one.
Are you ready to join our family?
Please complete our online application form. We thank you in advance for taking the time to apply. Our recruitment team will contact you as soon as possible via e‑mail or telephone to explain the next steps and answer any questions you may have.
All successful candidates must complete an online disclosure to work with children. The cost will be covered by Pebbles Care.
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