Overview
Salary: From £27,580 (13.60 Per Hr) PLUS additional £3,000-£6,000 per year for sleep-ins. Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week on a rolling shift pattern, Long days 2 on 4 off with a sleep in. We are looking for a children's support worker to become part of our loving family home, caring for younger children aged 12 or under on admission, who have sometimes emotional and behavioural difficulties. You would be the person to give encouragement and praise when needed, to be patient and understanding during times of crisis and to inspire them to grow and develop. We want to create a safe haven where every child\'s potential shines bright, you\'ll be the beacon of hope, providing unwavering support to our young champions. We provide intense therapeutic support for a minimum of 6 months to help integrate the children into foster care or back into their home. The role can be challenging BUT highly rewarding and you could change a child\'s life for the better.
What we offer
* Career Progression: clear paths to advance, including opportunities to become a Registered Manager.
* Competitive Salary: Real Living Wage as a minimum.
* Enhanced Pay Scales: recognise qualifications and experience with higher pay rates.
* Family Support: enhanced company maternity and paternity pay.
* Rewarding Job: full of variety and enjoyment. No two days are ever the same.
* Supportive Management: regular supervision and appraisals.
* Regular Team Meetings: contribute ideas towards service progression and be part of regional management.
* Funded Qualifications: full funding and support to obtain QCFs, opening up career opportunities and extra pay.
* Paid Training: paid training to level up your career.
* Full Induction Program: comprehensive introductory training.
* Amazing Discount Schemes: access discounts with Hapi App & Blue Light Card.
* NEST Pension Scheme: pension plan.
* Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance: access to Employee Assistance Programme.
* Staff Referral Scheme: refer a friend and receive a £500 referral bonus.
* Circle App: internal communications platform.
* Annual Leave: 28 days including Bank Holidays.
* Free Enhanced DBS Check.
* Real progression opportunities.
What you need
* We want people who are naturally caring, flexible and resilient.
* Passionate about supporting children to lead happy lives.
* Great communication skills, positive and energetic.
* Experience in care or transferable skills (e.g., children\'s nursery, education, sports, or working with vulnerable people) is beneficial but not essential.
* Ability to remain calm during challenging situations.
* Full UK Driving licence is highly beneficial.
* You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children, including shifts and sleep-ins.
What does the job involve?
* Be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children, led and supported by a registered manager.
* Act as a professional parent, to provide encouragement and praise.
* Enjoy activities with children such as fishing, ice skating, bowling and trampolining, and support them in achieving milestones.
* Provide emotional and physical support to help children reach their full potential in challenging situations.
* Build friendships and trusting relationships.
* Help them find enjoyment in everyday tasks and empower them to make decisions about themselves.
* Ensure a safe home environment; duties include cleaning, laundry, and cooking as part of the role.
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