Residential Children's Worker - Stockport, United Kingdom - Crystal Care Solutions Ltd

Crystal Care Solutions Ltd
Crystal Care Solutions Ltd
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Stockport, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Crystal Care Solutions are a specialist, independent social care organization who operate a number of residential and supported living units across the region.


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.

Our aim and yours will be to transform the lives of looked-after children. As a Residential Children's Worker, every day will be different and you won't find a more rewarding career.


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.

You'll enjoy working with children and young people, providing day to day support, guidance and activities. You'll create a safe, caring and supportive place to live for children and young people.


Benefits
Crystal Care Solutions is a company committed to its employees.

In addition to a competitive salary based on shift pattern, qualifications and sleep ins, we offer many additional benefits to our employees:


  • Pension Autoenrolment scheme
- 'Pay Care Scheme' funded by Crystal Care Solutions which gives you cash back for medical costs

  • Employee Assistance Programme which includes a telephone advice line available 24/7 365 days a year
- 'Perk Box', discounts or free offers on hundreds of well-known high street and online brands

  • 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

Essential Job Requirements

  • 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

Desirable Attributes

  • Diploma Level 3 qualified in Children and Young Persons Workforce or equivalent or willingness to work towards the above Level 3 qualification funded by the organisation
  • Knowledge of current legislation relevant to Children's Homes
  • Experience of Ofsted inspections
  • Understanding of attachment and trauma in relation to young people
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.

Shift - 2 on 4 off shift pattern followed by a sleep in (sleep in rate £34per sleep in)

or a Rotational 2-week pattern: week 1 Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun and week 2 Weds & Thurs


Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent


Salary:
£20,592.00-£26,944.00 per year


Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)


Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location:
One location
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