Overview
The company uphold the values and principles of good parenting. The goal is to achieve this by promoting an understanding of a young person's perspective and ensuring that, within the broader vision, they stay focused on the small actions that make a meaningful difference in their daily lives. The company promotes work-life balance, for example by having rota's completed 6 months in advance. Homes are carefully located close to necessary amenities and services, and aim to encourage children to be an active part of the society and community. Homes are immaculately decorated and furnished, creating a sense of comfort, security, and positivity.
Who we are looking for: A caring and committed individual to help change the lives of children who require our help. An individual who understands Children’s Residential and is ready to embark on a long-term career while working with the company to obtain their Level 5 with the view to move into management. Someone who understands resilience and that there are good days and bad days. Someone who enjoys working in a team, collaborating for the good of the children and the team.
Responsibilities
* Perform day-to-day operation and duties of the home and ensure all required documentation is completed accurately.
* Provide one-to-one therapeutic care for children aged 6-17 who are from backgrounds of trauma and neglect in line with their care plans, acting as a role model at all times.
* Support children to have a positive experience of childhood—filled with fun, laughter, friendship, and discovery.
* Support children on social and educational activities to aid learning and educational aspirations, including family contact, appointments, education, and leisure activities (holidays abroad, trips in the UK, and more).
* Work with a supportive manager and team to ensure the children’s needs and requirements are met, and help create a positive home environment where children feel safe and can express themselves.
Qualifications
* Qualifications Required: Level 3 or equivalent in Residential Childcare.
* Experience Required: Yes, 1 year within Children's Residential Childcare.
* Driver Required: Yes/Essential.
Benefits
* Eligibility to enrol on Management development programmes following a successful probation period, with 89% of our Seniors moving into Registered Managers positions.
* Comprehensive onboarding and training plan (Safeguarding, Clinical Understanding, Health & Wellbeing, Behaviour Management) to support you in changing a child’s life.
* 33 days holiday.
* Wellness programme (including free annual health screening, dental, therapy, podiatry, acupuncture, with options to include family members after 6 months).
* Expert clinical training delivered online and in-house.
* Employee Counselling Service & Wellbeing support.
* Monthly supervision with your manager focusing on well-being and progression.
* 24/7 access to support by Management.
* Regular Team Meetings to support well-being, strengthen relationships, and promote innovative ideas.
* Awards at company events for teams and children.
* 33 days holiday (already listed above for clarity).
* Full benefits include: fully funded enhanced DBS, funded Level 4 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce, fully funded Level 5 in Leadership and Management, Blue Light card discounts, Overtime Enhancement Scheme.
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