About Heartwood
With more than a decade’s service in the field of social care, Heartwood Care Group have provided an experienced support for children and young people in their local communities delivering a tailored approach to each child and a flexible care for those with emotional and/or behavioral difficulties who are emotionally vulnerable and occasionally challenging.
The role is based in Hythe, Kent
Be the Difference in a Young Person’s Life
Shift patterns: 8:00 am to 11:00 pm plus Sleepin(11:00pm to 7:00am)
Hours: 40
Rewards
· Fully funded training qualifications
· My Staff shop
. Peer mentoring
· Employee Assistance Programme
· NEST pension Scheme
· 28 days annual leaves (including bank holidays)
· Refer a friend Scheme
· Enhanced DBS paid by us.
Responsibilities
- Comply with Safeguarding Children procedures at all times and promote an honest and open culture
- Comply with the Health and Safety policies at all times
- As a Team Leader, aware of Ofsted SCIFF and 9 standards, Company policies and procedures and adhere to company values
- Demonstrate strong and supportive leadership
- Support the deputy manager to effectively manage the service’s financial matters and maintain appropriate financial records in relation to children and young people’s monies as well as company monies, reporting any discrepancies to the Registered Service Manager
Requirements
- Level 4 Children & Young Peoples Workforce Diploma with social care pathway or equivalent (essential)
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of relevant legislation and regulation relating to Ofsted registered children’s homes (Essential)
- Experience in working in relevant health and social care setting.
"This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment
"All successful candidates offered employment will be subject to compulsory screening checks, this will include employment references and an Enhanced DBS check.”
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.97-£15.94 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Folkestone, Kent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you have your NVQ level 3/4 in working with children and young people?
- Do you currently hold or would need sponsorship in future?
- Are you 21 years or older?
- "Do you have any health condition or disability that we should be aware of in order to provide appropriate support or adjustments to enable you to perform the essential duties of this role safely and effectively?"
- Have you ever had convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings, including those considered ‘spent'. "If yes, please provide details, including the nature of the offense(s), date(s), and outcome(s). A formal risk assessment will be completed, and disclosure will not automatically prevent you from being considered for employment.
- Are you willing to complete the shift patterns mentioned?
- Do you drive?
Work Location: In person
