If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you!
Shift Patterns: 2 days on 4 days off
Salary: £32,757.30 - £34,841.10 +* Sleep in rate £40 + Overtime £17.00* per hour
Summary:
To be involved in shaping and delivering the home’s Statement of Purpose and supporting the registered manager and team to achieve the same.
To provide high quality care services that supports the needs of children and young people, to be an advocate for their well-being and to provide strong, motivational leadership to the team.
Essential:
Possession / Working towards - Diploma level 5 Leadership & Management
Possession of Diploma level 3/4 – Children and Young People
Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
Excellent knowledge of the care needs and care plans of specific young people
Ability to take increased levels of professional responsibility
Ability to identify their own and others professional, care and training needs
Experience working with young people with varying levels of behaviours, Autism and complex needs.
Main responsibilities:
To assist the registered manager to ensure the efficient operation of the service in accordance with the relevant legislation, policies and procedures and the Statement of Purpose for the home.
Responsibility for safeguarding and promoting individual rights; providing good quality care, free from oppression, and where differences are respected and valued.
Achieve the highest standards of care for the children and young people which reflects their individual care
To assist and supervise the continual assessment of the needs of the children and young people, and to identify and prepare specific development plans ensuring the most appropriate service provision.
To be involved in the recruitment, induction, mentoring, and supervision of new employees.
Contribute to a comprehensive team training and development programme, enabling the service to have all the necessary skills and expertise levels available to meet the needs of the young people.
Support the registered manager to promote teamwork and ensure good organisation retention.
Demonstrate effective leadership and staff co-ordination and be a role model of excellence for staff.
To contribute to the development of appropriate relationships with, and between adults, young people and other stakeholders.
Liaise with the various internal and external multi-disciplinary teams and commissioning authorities, to ensure that the care needs of new, and existing children and young people are met.
To chair meetings, reviews and discussions as necessary, as directed by the registered manager.
What we offer:
3% Employer Pension contribution
Private Healthcare (subject to successful probation period)
100% Training funded by employer (Inc. diplomas Level 3,4 & 5)
Free DBS check
Employee Assistance Programme for you and immediate family
Eyecare Vouchers
Cycle to Work Scheme
224 Hours Annual Leaver per annum
Celebrate employee life events such as Birthday, Wedding, New Baby
Service Bonus - £100 2 years / £250 5 years/ £500 8 years
Company Social Events
Team Activities
Referral Scheme up to £500
Electric Vehicle Scheme
Christmas & New Years Double Pay
Overtime £17.00 per hour
5ab Care are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Employee mentoring programme
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Private dental insurance
Private medical insurance
Referral programme
Store discount
Application question(s):
Experience:
Children's Residential Care: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
NVQ in Children's Residential (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person