***UNFORTUNATELY, WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO OFFER CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP. IF YOU REQUIRE ANY LEVEL OF SPONSORSHIP PLEASE DO NOT APPLY***
Who are we:
Nestlings Care Ltd is an independent care provider for Children and Young Adults registered with CQC and Ofsted who provide highly specialist residential placement for young people with challenging behaviors due to mental health diagnoses. Our aim is to take young people from various restrictive settings for example hospitals, secure children’s homes, to a homely environment to offer them a chance of living in the community with robust monitoring, risk management and comprehensive treatment plans. You will be supported by the Registered Manager and a highly experienced multi-disciplinary Mental Health team. Currently we have several homes across the North West of England and we have achieved positive outcomes with a number of young people.
About the role:
We are looking for someone who is committed, resilient and willing to work within a team setting in an environment which can be emotionally and physically demanding but is very rewarding.
Are you a team player?
Are you a caring and passionate person?
Are you someone who is looking for progression within the care sector?
Do you have an NVQ Level 3/4 Qualification or equivalent in a Health and Social Care related subject? If not, would you be willing to enrol and complete one?
We are currently looking to recruit future colleagues who can join us. Who are committed to delivering the best possible care.
Essential:
· Ability to work as part of a dynamic team and use initiative in highly demanding situations.
· To be able to work unsociable hours, including weekends, sleep & waking nights as required on a rota basis.
· Previous experience in a relevant care setting.
· Ability to work in a physically demanding role which will require physical intervention.
· Positive attitude to constructive criticism and development and willingness to learn from colleagues and progression.
Desirable:
· Awareness of child protection & safeguarding.
· Basic knowledge of CQC & Ofsted regulations.
· Experience of working with individuals with developmental disorders and mental health issues.
· Full UK driving licence.
In return we can offer the following:
· Competitive salary (DOE).
· Annual leave of 28 days inclusive of bank holidays.
· Free DBS application, if not already in possession of a certificate registered with the update service.
· Casual dress.
· Discounted or free food.
· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
· Company pension
· Private medical insurance
· Referral programme
· Free on-site parking.
· Full training with the opportunity to undertake a funded NVQ qualification.
· Unsociable hours payment of time and a third for weekends and waking nights.
· Sleeps paid at £70.00.
· Opportunity to work alongside experienced mental health professionals.
Job Type:
Full time- Average of 165 hours per month
**PLEASE NOTE - A DBS check is required to undertake this role**
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.71-£13.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you require a Certificate of Sponsorship?
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Manual Driving Licence (preferred)
- NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person
