Are you patient, understanding and prepared to support and care for vulnerable children affected by trauma and complex needs? You can make a genuine difference to a child’s life in providing positive experiences and acting as a role model to the future generations…
Our team is passionate about supporting children's individual hobbies, needs, and skills whilst making meaningful memories. We are looking to recruit dynamic, innovative, caring, and experienced Children's Support Workers to join our growing team on a full-time or part-time basis.
Fernleigh House is a unique 3-bedroom children's home in Gunnislake on the Cornwall/Devon borders, supporting children with learning disabilities and complex needs. We are dedicated to making them feel safe, not just in their homes but also in the surrounding areas.
We are seeking good role models for our young people who have a calm and compassionate demeanour, are physically fit and active to keep up with scooting, swimming and all the things teenage boys like to do.
Our team hold the boys in the highest of regard and love what they do, if you think you could fit into their lives please get in touch.
We offer Children’s Support Workers £14.00 per hour and £60 for sleep-ins
Other benefits we offer include:
- Excellent shadowing of experienced practitioners
- Additional shifts may be available at our nearby home supporting a complex young person, paid at an enhanced rate of £14.85 per hour
- Funded training
- Progression opportunities
- Be eligible to sign up to the Blue Light discount Card
- Casual dress
- Meals provided on shift
- Regular recognition
- Referral programme
- Company shift car
As a Children's Support Worker you will be responsible for:
- Acting as a corporate parent to care for, support and meet the needs of thechildren
- Cooking, cleaning, assisting with homework and participating in activities
- Safeguarding and promoting welfare of children
- To ensure all paperwork is completed to a high standard
- Supporting Children and young people with appointments/health checks
The successful candidate will have:
- At least 1 year experience working with Children
- Full UK driving licence
- NVQ Level 3 in residential childcare (or equivalent)
We love what we do and are ready to share that with others to allow us to deliver more outstanding care and support to our awesome young people.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults is of paramount importance to our organisation and we expect all staff and post holders to share this commitment. Please note that any offer of employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of an Enhanced DBS and full reference checks.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- UK Based Children's Support Worker/Care Assistant: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (preferred)
- UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
