Role: Part-time Residential Childcare Support Worker
Company: Beaufort Care Group
Location: Bournemouth / Southbourne
Salary: £24,960 per annum, pro rata (actual based on contracted hours is £10,790 p/a), plus overtime
Hours: 16 hours per week, plus overtime. Two shifts per week, shift times usually start at 15:00 or 17:00 and finish at 23:00, Monday to Friday, and weekend shifts on the roster are 12:00 to 22:00. Mornings are not required.
Additional paid hours are required for training and overtime on occasion.
Roster: Currently a 3-week rolling roster is in place to include weekends and Bank holidays as normal working days.
This position is unsuitable as a second job due to rostering.
Why work with us
* Competitive Pay: Great opportunity to earn, with pay rates from £13.00 per hour, increasing upon successful probation and achievement of NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner qualification (or equivalent), PLUS over-time rates
* Employee Benefits: Part-time work/life balance with an average of 2 shifts on/5 off; 5.6 weeks holiday (pro-rata), rising with service; £500 joining bonus (T&Cs apply); Blue Light Card; free DBS; referral bonuses; long-service awards to a maximum of £2000; and company events
* Professional Development: Comprehensive and fully paid induction; relevant, professional qualifications paid for by us; continuous skills and knowledge training; plus opportunities for career advancement in the childcare industry with an expanding company
Please note, we are unable to provide a Skilled Worker Visa / Certificate of Sponsorship.
About the Role
As a Part-time Residential Childcare Support Worker, you will perform a vital role in our children's lives, working as part of a team, and being a responsible, trusted ‘parent figure’ for looked-after children.
Responsibilities
* Building strong, positive relationships with children who have experienced traumatic and difficult backgrounds
* Supporting their educational and emotional development, helping them to heal and thrive
* Plan and co-ordinate engaging, fun activities, encouraging the children’s leisure interests
* Ensure a structured, safe, comfortable home environment
* Follow regulatory processes using IT, good administration and record keeping
About you
* Dedicated to child safeguarding
* Empathetic and effective communicators, able to form trusted, meaningful relationships with children
* Passionate about making a positive difference in children’s welfare
* Resilient and patient, capable of handling challenging behaviours
* Proactive and creative in activity planning
* Capable of practical ‘life skills’ including cooking, cleaning and good home management
* Detail-oriented and competent users of IT, to ensure that every child’s needs are met and documented in line with regulatory expectations and standards
Essential must haves
* A valid UK driving licence, proximity to Bournemouth and Southbourne with a willingness to pursue relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People & Families Practitioner.
More About Beaufort Care Group
Beaufort Education and Care is a leading provider of residential childcare services for looked-after children aged 6-18, based in Bournemouth and surrounding areas. Specialising in emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), our established and reputable children’s homes all have a cosy ‘family feel’ and are dedicated to offering high-quality, therapeutic childcare, ensuring each child's individual needs are met in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Commitment to Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities
Beaufort Care Group is fully committed to safeguarding children and promoting equal opportunities. Candidates will be subject to a thorough application and recruitment process, with successful applicants undergoing robust background checks including Police and Safeguarding enquiries to ensure the safety and well-being of the children in our care.
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