Role: Child Care Worker
Location of role: Freshfield, Formby, Merseyside
Rate of Pay: GBP25,905 - GBP28,410 per year
Role Description:
We are looking to recruit an experienced Child Care Worker with relevant residential expertise, to join our existing team. Clumber supports Children and Young People who have emotional, behavioural and Social Difficulties.
Clumber Lodge is a warm, welcoming and safe family environment, where dedicated, experienced qualified staff provide the best care for children and young people of all ages and abilities, who have been assessed as needing the positive experiences and therapy that a residential setting can provide.
We care for children and young people who have been adversely affected by circumstance and are emotionally vulnerable and sometimes challenging. Our practice is underpinned by a clear therapeutic ethos and values. Our family sized properties offer a welcoming and homely environment.
You will be work closely with the Registered Manager, Team Leaders and Senior Child Care Workers in the running of the unit, assisting in development and implementation of bespoke care plans for the children and young people in our care.
Experience and Skills:
* Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People s Workforce (or equivalent) OR willingness to undertake
* Experience supporting children or young people who may perceive behaviours which are challenging in a similar setting is desirable but no essential.
* Ability to recognise and set limits of behaviour and provide controls to emotionally
* and behaviourally disturbed children.
* Experience in supporting children, by listening to them being compassionate and positive.
Hours of work: Shifts of 19.5 or 39 hours per week, it's a 24/7 rota which will include early shifts, late shifts and night working.
What we can offer you:
* Group Personal Pension Scheme & Life Assurance Scheme
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
* Occupational Sickness Scheme
* Access to offers and discounts
* Recommend a friend scheme
* Values Awards
* A comprehensive induction Programme with ongoing training and development
* Regular supervisions and annual appraisal scheme
* Career Progression opportunities
Please Note - This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check & update service 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.
Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
We are committed to encouraging equality and diversity amongst our workforce and welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our people to feel respected and able to give their best in their working life
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