We are currently recruiting for: Night Secure Childcare Workers
Salary: £25,905.73 - £28,410.65 per annum, pro rata
Hours of work: Full time (38 hours) and part time (19 hours) roles available
Shift Times: 20:45 - 07:30
Location of role: St Helens, Merseyside
The Role:
Our primary function is to offer protection to young people when they are in crisis and provide a support pathway for the future.
We are currently recruiting for Night Secure Care Workers who will be responsible for providing outstanding care to the children and young people, treating them with compassion and respect.
You will provide essential support to our young people by helping them gain the best outcome; you will support with education, health, independence and build their self-confidence. As a Night Secure Care Worker, you must be optimistic and passionate about the care you provide and difference you strive to make and considerate of the struggles they face. The duties are varied and no two days will be the same. Our young people are individuals and they all deserve to be treated as such.
The Successful Applicant:
Will be able to demonstrate their ability to showcase our core values in their work with the young people, treating everybody with dignity and showing courage in the face of challenging behaviour.
Hold a Level 3 Diploma for residential childcare (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards this
Demonstrate a commitment to support and care for vulnerable and traumatised young people
Engage in good childcare practice
Recognise and set limits of behaviour and provide controls to traumatised and vulnerable young people.
Handle emotional and physical conflict.
Respond quickly and appropriately to crisis situations and to use initiative
Understand the needs of children and young people
Understand the stages of child development, attachment and impact of trauma
What we offer:
Salary range: £25,905.73 - £28,410.65 per annum, pro rata
Group Personal Pension Scheme
Life Assurance Scheme
30 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays)
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
Occupational Sickness Scheme
Access to offers and discounts
Blue Light Card Eligibility which provides members with thousands of discounts online and on the high street.
Recommend a friend scheme
Values Awards
A comprehensive induction programme with ongoing training and development
Regular supervisions and annual appraisal scheme
Career Progression opportunities
Enhanced DBS check which is fully paid for by Nugent and maintained on the DBS update service
All shortlisted candidates will be invited to Marydale for an interview/assessment day which will consist of a talk about the service, interviews/ assessments and a tour of the service.
The above position is subject to an enhanced DBS check which is fully paid for by Nugent.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
Nugent actively promotes the safeguarding of vulnerable adults, young people and children
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