Role: Residential Childcare Support Worker
Company: Beaufort Care Group
Location: Ferndown
Salary: From £31,500 per annum, inclusive of enhancements
Hours: 37 hours per week, plus 10 sleep-in shifts per month and overtime opportunities
Roster: 3 week rolling roster to include weekends and Bank holidays
Why work with us
* Competitive Pay: Great opportunity to earn, with potential to increase your salary upon successful probation and achievement of NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner qualification (or equivalent), PLUS sleep-in and over-time rates
* Employee Benefits: 5.6 weeks holiday 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
About the Role
As a 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.
Your responsibilities include:
* 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
To succeed as a Residential Childcare Support Worker, we're looking for candidates who are:
* 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 Ferndown 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, Ferndown, Ringwood 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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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £31,500.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* Are you looking for part time or full time employment?
* For the purpose of meeting Children's Regulations and for driving company vehicles, are you 21 or older?
Experience:
* Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* driving licence and own transport (required)
* NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person