Overview
Oakhurst has 3 vacancies for full time Residential Social Care Workers. We are a 4 bed specialist Children’s home in Mansfield Nottinghamshire. We are looking for committed and resilient individuals to work with our children.
The successful candidates will join an amazing team, determined to work hard to meet the needs of the children we look after. Ideally you will have NVQ3/Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare; if not you will be required to undertake this qualification. You will also need to have at least 6 months experience within Residential Child Care. This is a 24 hour a day service; therefore you will be required to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Rotas are implemented on a 4-week rolling rota to provide a work life balance. You will work one weekend then have one off. Our evening, weekend and bank holiday shifts attract enhanced payment therefore increasing your basic salary.
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation. Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
Responsibilities
* Work within a 4 bed specialist Residential Children’s home to support young people.
* Join a team to meet the needs of the children and contribute to a positive care environment.
* Operate within a 24 hour service with varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays (4-week rolling rota).
* Attend to duties that may include working across weekends with alternating time off, with enhanced pay for evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Qualifications
* NVQ3/Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare (if not held, undertaking this qualification is required).
* At least 6 months experience within Residential Child Care.
Employment details
* Location: Oakhurst, High Oakham Road, Mansfield, NG185AJ
* Salary (including MFS): £31,524
* Market Factor Supplement: £1500
* Type: Permanent
* Work pattern: Full Time
* Hours per week: 37
* Working Arrangements: Office Based
* Closing Date: 23 September 2025 23:55
* Number of posts: 3
* Interview date: To be confirmed
Nottinghamshire County Council also notes that referrals can raise chances of interview, and there are broader job postings in the area. This content is provided as part of the job description and is intended for applicants who satisfy the essential requirements.
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