Role: Child Care Worker
Location of Role: Lowton, Warrington
Rate of Pay: £25,905.73 - £28,410.65 per annum or the pro-rata
Role Description:
We are currently recruiting for Child Care Workers who will be responsible for providing outstanding care to the children and young people, treating them with dignity and respect.
As a Child care worker, you must be optimistic and compassionate about the care you provide, promoting good childcare practices through the provision of a caring environment for the children in accordance with the home’s statement of purpose and function, and in line with Nugent’s core values.
Lime Grove Cottage offers accommodation for:
• Children and young people between the ages of 12 and 17
• Children who have experienced trauma, abuse and neglect
• Children and young people with mild to moderate of learning difficulties, are neuro-diverse and/or have mental health needs
The overriding principle is that the children we care for should have an experience that is as enjoyable as possible, in a safe, healthy and relaxed environment which enables them to reach their full potential.
Experience & Skills:
* Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent) OR willingness to undertake.
* Experience supporting children or young people who may perceive behaviours which are challenging in a similar setting is desirable but no essential.
* Ability to recognise and set limits of behaviour and provide controls to emotionally behaviourally disturbed children.
* Experience in supporting children, by listening to them being compassionate and positive.
Hours of work: Shifts of 19.5 or 39 hours per week, it's a 24/7 rota which will include early shifts, late shifts and night working.
Benefits:
* Life Assurance Scheme
* Corporate Medicash Scheme
* Group Personal Pension Scheme
* Access to offers and discounts.
* Blue Light Card
* 30 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after three years in service.
* Recommend a friend scheme.
* Values Awards
* A comprehensive induction programme with ongoing training and development
* Career Progression opportunities
* Enhanced DBS check which is fully paid for by Nugent and maintained on the DBS update service.
What does it mean to work with us? It’s all in the name – iACCORD.
We live and work by our values, which spell out who we are and what we stand for:
* Integrity – we are honest in what we say and do
* Ambition – we have high hopes for the future
* Courage – we stand up for what we know is right
* Compassion – we are kind and support each other
* Optimism – we believe we can
* Respect – we accept one another and look after all we share
* Dignity – we value ourselves and each other
These values guide everything we do, every day – with heart, purpose, and positivity