Overview
Various - Full Time (37 hours) and Part Time (30 hours) hours available. Do you have the right values to make a difference to a child\'s long-term future and positive outcomes? If you are dynamic, resilient, and dedicated, our children would benefit from your support. We are recruiting to a number of vacancies across several of our Children\'s Homes based in Tiverton and Dartington. Working within our Children\'s Homes is a rewarding career choice. The Homes are registered with Ofsted and provide support for children and young people with complex needs, ensuring their individual care plans and needs are met. The ethos is to provide a home-from-home experience, to enhance and promote experiences and independence, and to help prepare children for the next stages of their life.
Responsibilities
* Supporting children and young people to achieve their personal wishes and goals
* Assisting with daily tasks and life skills
* Striving for aspirational outcomes for the children
* Creating a fun and positive atmosphere
* Organising and taking part in activities
* Being proactive and innovative in seeking new methods to engage
* Ability to engage and build positive relationships with children and young people
* Remaining calm in challenging situations
* Able to implement boundaries
* Able to adapt and respond quickly
* This is an enjoyable and rewarding position for someone who is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and their families.
* The ability to drive with access to your own vehicle, a valid UK driving licence and business insurance is essential to the role.
* Happy to Talk Flexible Working — the Council offers flexible working arrangements (e.g., hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours).
* We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
* This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
* Hours and shifts: 37 hours per week, plus enhancements (up to £4,000 per year); start rate £13.90 per hour, rising to £14.82; overnight rate £18.53 per hour, rising to £19.76; Saturday rate £20.85 per hour, rising to £22.23; Sunday and bank holiday rate £27.80 per hour, rising to £29.64. Rotas typically include 3 shifts per 24 hours: 07:00–14:45, 14:30–22:00, sleeps from 22:00–07:00.
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