NB We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. Please do not apply if you require this.
We are committed to the Safeguarding of the children and young people in our care.
Energetic, warm, nurturing, child-focussed and positive person (aged 22yrs +) required to join our fantastic teams. Driver essential.
Our homes are in Friday Bridge, Cambs & Outwell, Norfolk.
A range of shift patterns available including:
0800 - 2200, 0900 - 2300 and
5 days on 5 days off rolling shift pattern
Waking night work (2000 - 0800) are currently available.
Our staff teams are supported by our Consultant Social Worker, Child Psychologist and many other highly-skilled professionals. This enables us to offer high standards of care and education. Excellent training and career progression opportunities are available with us as we expand further.
Join our team and benefit from :
- AXA Private Health care
- Life assurance
- Blue light discount card
- Performance & Company bonuses
- 30 days paid annual leave
- Enhanced pay upon completion of the L3 Residential Childcare diploma / L4
- 1x sleep ins per month are built into your salary. If you work more than this it is paid at £50/night.
The children and young people we work with benefit from:
- LONG TERM PLACEMENTS WHICH SEE EACH CHILD DEVELOP TO ENABLE THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR LIFE GOALS.
- ANNUAL HOLIDAYS ABROAD & IN THE UK TO ENRICH EACH CHILD'S LIFE EXPERIENCE.
- SCHOOL TRIPS SUCH AS CAMPING IN WALES & VISIT TO AUSCHWITZ, POLAND
- 3 PEAKS CHALLENGE & IRONMAN CHALLENGE TRIP TO SCOTLAND
- ANNUAL ACHIEVERS' DAY TO CELEBRATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND STAFF.
- SPECIALIST SCHOOL RATED 'GOOD' BY OFSTED.
- STAFF SHIFT PATTERNS ALLOW FOR GREATER CONSISTENCY IN CARE.
We would like to hear from people with:
- Interests in sports, computer games, hobbies, arts/culture related activities.
- Personal Authority
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Sense of Humour
- Honesty, Integrity, awareness of professional boundaries while remaining warm and nurturing
- A sensitive and inherent desire to care for and improve the lives of children
- Energetic, fit and active - some days the work can be physically challenging; shifts are long
- Ability to Communicate openly with children and colleagues.
- A desire to advance own learning through in-house training and national qualifications.
- Ability to write up reports & Basic computer skills
- Ability to reflect on your own practiceSeparate staff flat available for sleep-ins. In the highly unlikely event of an emergency you are paid for time spent working if on a sleep in shift.
Why do we work how we do? It means the children and young people get fantastic levels of continuity of care and a consistent approach to their 24 hour/day wrap around care. Work is easier for staff as they can see the positive impact they have with the children.
NB our employees are eligible for Blue Light Card Discounts!
Send your CV in as expression of interest and we will call for a chat and send you an application pack. Alternatively call 07501 222723 for an informal chat / further information.
BE A PART OF A TRULY UNIQUE AND HIGHLY THERAPEUTIC CARE PROVIDER WHO CREATE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE IN OUR CARE:
Job Summary
Responsibilities and Duties
The key areas of the job role involve supporting children and teenagers to develop and meet identified positive outcomes, day to day care of children in the group, cooking, cleaning, going on recreational activities and holidays with them, report writing, acting as an advocate in professional meetings, mentoring, supporting with educational needs, encouraging their participation in clubs and hobbies in the community.
Qualifications and Skills
GCSE level English and Maths or equivalent as a minimum. BTEC L3 Residential Childcare is not essential to start with us, but will be required by Ofsted to start after a successful probation period if not already obtained.
If you have your level 3 or 4 diploma already there is a £750 starting bonus (Ts & Cs apply) as well as an elevated starting salary.
If you have a genuine desire to improve the life chances of teenagers in care and wish to support them to reach their potential educationally, socially, physically and emotionally then we would like to hear from you.
We have waking night staff working through the night completing household tasks and taking care of the home, but do require a member of the team to sleep on site in the staff flat on a rota basis in case of emergency.
Sleep-in supplements = £1900-2160 per year for an average of 4-6 sleep ins per month.
We pride ourself on our in-depth training programme. All our staff are trained on our therapeutic approach over a minimum of 8 days a year.
It is necessary to have satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check and references completed before commencing employment with us for this job role.
You can download an application form from www.shelldenehouse.com. Alternatively you can call or email us to request further information. CVs alone will not be proceeded with and an application form will need to be completed.
Work Remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,763.00-£28,816.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Store discount
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- L3 Residential Childcare/Children&YP Workforce or higher? (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
