Our Children's 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 of the service is to provide children with a home-from-home experience, enhance and promote their experiences and independence. You will also help to prepare them for the next stages of their life. The role includes:
1. Supporting children and young people to achieve their personal wishes and goals
2. Assisting with daily tasks and life skills
3. Striving for aspirational outcomes for the children
4. Creating a fun and positive atmosphere
5. Organising and taking part in activities
6. Being proactive and innovative in seeking new methods to engage
7. Ability to engage and build positive relationships with children and young people
8. Remaining calm in challenging situations
9. Able to implement boundaries
10. 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.
We cannot offer Visa sponsorship for this post or consider applications from individuals with less than two years left on existing visas, as we require consistency to meet the needs of the service.
DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality, and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
We are happy to talk about flexible working. The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work, e.g., hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours, etc.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and we 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.
Multiple locations available.
Full-time position with a salary of £26,824 - £28,598 per annum (plus enhancements up to £4,000 per annum).
Start rate is £13.90 per hour, rising to £14.82 per hour.
Overnight rate is £18.53 per hour, rising to £19.76 per hour.
Saturday rate is £20.85 per hour, rising to £22.23 per hour.
Sunday and bank holiday rate is £27.80 per hour, rising to £29.64 per hour.
We work on a 3-shift basis (AM/PM/Nights or Sleep Ins), and our homes are open up to 365 days a year. Shifts are from 07:00 to 14:45, 14:30 to 22:00, and sleep from 22:00 to 07:00.
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