Role Overview
Acedia Care are seeking knowledgeable and dedicated individuals, experienced in working with young people with learning disabilities, additional needs, and challenging behaviours. Your role within the organisation would be to provide a safe, stimulating and caring environment for the young people in our care, supporting them with all aspects of their life. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
About Acedia Care
Acedia Care currently have two newly renovated solo children’s homes; one in Newcastle, and one in Gateshead. There is ample room for activities, exploration, and development of the young people in our care.
You would be part of a large staffing team, with the potential of the young person needing the assistance of multiple members of staff at once. We encourage the staffing team to be fully engaged with the day-to-day of the young peoples’ lives to support their development and provide them with a safe and loving home.
We currently offer a market leading rate of £15.00 per hour Sleep-in allowances are also available of £75.00. We also offer career progression and 25 days annual leave (pro-rata respective of hours).
Acedia Care have a huge growth plan, and if being proactive about making a difference to a young person’s life sounds like you, then we would be keen to get you onboard with the journey!
Why Work Here?
Acedia Care offer an exciting opportunity to join a new, growing, bespoke children’s home service. With one home rated “Good” from OFSTED, and another rated “Outstanding” by OFSTED, we believe that we can continue to grow and support the needs of more young people. We are committed to building a team that are specialised to the needs of the young people, meaning that there is a true sense of family and a great working culture. Our senior management team work in a proactive way to ensure that everyone working for Acedia Care is developed to their full potential and are part of an important and loving environment. With such a large development plan, we are delighted to be able to offer development opportunities and additional overtime to assist the continuity of care for the young people!
Key Responsibilities
- Providing support and care to young people in a residential setting, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Developing and implementing personalised care plans in collaboration and professionals.
- Maintaining effective communication with children, families, and team members.
- Driving young people to appointments, school, and activities as needed.
- Utilising technology to document and report the day-to-day, ensuring excellent record keeping.
- Demonstrating emotional resilience to respond to the challenging nature of the role.
- Participating in mandatory training, including, but not limited to, medication, fire safety, and safeguarding.
Requirements
- Experience supporting children in residential care.
- Flexibility to work days and nights.
- A “can-do” attitude.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to develop and learn new skills.
- Manual UK driving licence.
- Enhanced DBS certificate.
- Valid sponsorship to work in the UK, if necessary (please be aware that sponsorship is not offered for this role).
Conclusion
If you're keen to make a difference in the lives of the young people in our care, and would be excited to develop within an expanding company, please do not hesitate to reach out. If you would like to know more, please contact [email protected].
Please note that this advertisement is for casual work.
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Application question(s):
- Do you hold, or have a willingness to work towards, a recognised NVQ 3 or QCF Diploma in "Working with Children & Young People in Residential Care", or a relevant equivalent?
Experience:
- Residential Children's Care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Manual UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
