Full job description
Who are we?
Little Loving Care is a new company, who opened their first children's home in Chesterfield this year. Bluebird Eve Lodge is a 4 bedroom home where up to 2 children can live together with social and emotional difficulties until they are 18 years old.
We are passionate about supporting children to feel loved, safe and feel a sense of belonging in their lives. We use Love led practice to support our children and ensure all our Adults are trained on this as part of their induction.
The company is run by highly experienced and qualified individuals. The Directors have achieved Outstanding ratings at Ofsted and won Awards and have a combined experience of over 25 years in the sector. The Responsible Individual has over 10 years experience and has achieved good ratings with Ofsted. The Manager has years of experience in the field and is dedicated to supporting her team from the front.
Join the Bluebird Eve Lodge TEAM as a Therapeutic Senior
Are you compassionate, reliable, and eager to make a meaningful difference in children's life? We are seeking a dedicated Therapeutic Senior to join our team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible and genuinely care about children.
This is more than just a job. Instead, it’s a chance to be part of a caring community that values every member and builds its own working family.
Why Join Us?
Full Support & Training: We provide the highest quality training to our Adults using impactful care experienced trainers and in house development and workshops. You will be supported directly by the Manager of the home and assist in management tasks. You will need to have completed the Level 3 Diploma or be working towards completing this currently.
A Friendly Team: Our close-knit team is committed to supporting one another, thereby creating an environment where everyone can thrive and learn new things from one and other and support the children in the best possible way.
Career Growth: With ongoing training and development opportunities, you can grow your skills and advance within our organisation. Consequently, you will have the chance to progress and achieve your career satisfaction. As the company is new there will be potential growth opportunities in the future.
Make a Difference: Every day, you’ll have the opportunity to bring joy and support to our children who have experienced traumatic experiences. As a result, your work will have a significant and positive impact on the lives we support.
To be considered for this position, candidates must be prepared to undertake an enhanced disclosure barring service.
If you’re ready to start a fulfilling journey with us, apply today and help us to provide the highest standard of care to our wonderful children.
The Role
The Therapeutic Senior role is an on shift role and will run on a 2 on 3 / 4 off rota pattern. The role includes sleep in shifts and on call responsibility. Where the Manager is not available, or there is a requirement for additional support, there may be times where you will be expected to support by completing day hours on 9 to 5.
The Pay
The pay ranges from £14.00 to £15.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Sleep in's are paid at an additional £60 per night. On Call payments will be made additional to this.
Responsibilities
- Inspire and lead a team with the company's ethos and values
- Attend meetings and completing manager documents
- Completing the Managers role when they are unavailable
- Create loving and genuine connections with the children
- Providing a safe home and protect children and others from harm
- Complete supervisions, probations, debriefs and appraisals with Adults
- Support in challenging unprofessional or inappropriate behaviour
- Provide development to the Adults to progress them
- Work in a trauma informed and trauma responsive way
- Update relevant paperwork such as care plans and risk assessments
- Shift plan for the days, ensuring all children are supported in the best way
- Complete direct work with children in creative ways to support their learning
Experience
- Experience within the last 5 years working in children's homes
- A level 3 Diploma or working towards in Residential Childcare or equivalent
Person Specification
- A genuine caring and compassionate personality
- A flexible approach to work with ability to complete on call
- A positive attitude to working with others and creating a team environment
- Ability to take children on holiday and all activities they chose within reason
- Ability to monitor, report and record information relevant to children
- A creative and friendly personality who wants to go above and beyond for children
Benefits Include
- Competitive Rate of Pay
- Paid training and development
- Free DBS check
- 28 days annual leave
- Full support from management
- Out of hours on-call support
- Support with professional development
- Opportunity to attend external and internal events
For more information, please check out our website - www.littlelovingcare.co.uk
If this sounds like a role you would be interested in, you can apply by submitting your application through Indeed or emailing [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £36,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Children's Homes: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.00-£15.00 per hour
Application question(s):
Experience:
- Children's Homes: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
