Residential Children's Worker - Wirral, United Kingdom - Crystal Care Solutions Ltd
Description
Role:
Residential Children's Worker
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Location(s): Wirral, Merseyside
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Salary / Pay Rate: £31,356 to £32,708
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Shifts pattern:2 on 4 off shift pattern with sleep-in after each shift
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Contract: Temporary up to 12 months for Maternity cover
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Access to vehicle required: A full UK driving license, and we ask that you get business insurance for your vehicle.
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What we do_
Crystal Care Solutions are a specialist, independent social care organization who operate a number of residential and supported living units across the region.
What you'll do_
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Crystal Care Solutions team for a Residential Children's Worker within one of our registered Children's Homes.
We want to hear from caring, enthusiastic and dedicated team players with a can-do approach who really care about the needs of young people.
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What we offer_
Crystal Care Solutions is a company committed to its employees.
In addition to a competitive salary with additional sleep-in payments, we offer many additional benefits to our employees:
- Pension Autoenrolment scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which includes a telephone advice line available 24/7 365 days a year
- Annual Leave Service Award each year, up to a total of 1 extra weeks' holiday after 5 years
- Long Service Bonus of £750 given after 5 continuous full time years of employment
- Support for your continued professional development such as funding for Level 3 in Residential Childcare and Level 5 in Leadership and Management
- Qualification Bonus when you complete your Level 3 (£500) or Level 5 (£750) qualifications, paid in instalments
- Refer a Friend Scheme bonus for you and the friend you've recommended for a role
- Free meals on shift (for residential roles)
- DBS check paid for, and reimbursement of the cost for the update service each year
- Reimbursement of your Social Care Wales registration costs each year
- New Starter Bonus if you're L3 Residential Childcare qualified when joining Crystal Care Solutions of up to £1000, paid in instalments
What you'll need_
- Provide a safe environment for the young people in our care
- Good communication skills with the ability to develop positive relationships
- Be a good team player to provide a high level of care and achieve positive outcomes
- Encourage the young people to be motivated and take part in activities, education and extracurricular activities
- Have attention to detail ensuring correct information is recorded in all paperwork
- Demonstrate a commitment to own training and development
- Be able to adapt working practice to the ethos of the home
- Have resilience, motivation and determination
- Can adapt to challenging and changing situations
- Be inclusive to all children and young people
- Be confident in using Microsoft Office including Outlook and Word, or willing to learn
- Be flexible and able to undertake shift work including weekends and sleepins.
- Full UK driving licence and a car available for work use with business insurance.
Desirable Attributes_
- Diploma L3 Health and
Social Care:
Practice (Children and Young People) or equivalent or willingness to work towards the above Level 3 qualification
- Knowledge of current legislation relevant to Children's Homes
- Experience of Ofsted inspections
- Understanding of attachment and trauma in relation to young people
Why choose us?_
Crystal Care Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and promotes Equal Opportunities in employment. As a company we oppose any form of unlawful discrimination. You are expected to comply with Crystal Care Solutions policy on Equal Opportunity to ensure that your work practice and actions re-enforce this at all times
Crystal Care Solution does not offer sponsorship to applicants.
Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary:
£31,356.00-£32,708.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Onsite parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Are you currently on a Skilled Worker or Student Visa?
- Are you looking for sponsorship?
Experience:
Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location:
In person
Reference ID:
Wirral - RCW Maternity Cover
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