Residential Care Practitioner - Coalville, United Kingdom - Inspirations Care Ltd

Description

About us
Inspirations Care Ltd is a small business in Coalville LE67. We are engaging, inclusive and professional.


Our work environment includes:

• Relaxed atmosphere
• Safe work environment
• Growth opportunities

Summary

INSPIRATIONS CARE LTD
Incorporated on 2 July 2019

At Inspirations Care ltd we provide a high standard of care and support to children and young people who have emotional, and behavioural difficulties.

Starting salary is £ to
per annum 40 hrs/wk.

Sleep-in duty is £71.28 per sleep. Additionally, we pay an additional
£1.50/hour for any overtime and we offer a
bonus of £250.00 should you (once employed) introduce new staff.

We are seeking
Residential Childcare Practitioners to join our expanding team in one of our residential homes in Coalville, Leicestershire.

Level 3 Diploma in children and young people is desirable however full training is provided. Full UK drivers licence is desirable.


Main responsibilities:

• Complete key domestic duties on a daytoday basis that ensure a homely environment is maintained

- encourage the development of individual interests and attitudes by planning, organising and participating in activities

• To promote, safeguard, and protect the welfare of each young person in accordance with Working Together to Safeguard Children 201
• To assess individual care needs and contribute to care plans and risk assessments
• Establish and maintain appropriate, professional relationships with young people
• Manage challenging behaviour positively, and assertively by working in line with specific behaviour risk management plans
• Consult with young people to promote a healthy lifestyle
• Participate in the development, implementation, and review of care packages through team meetings, and supervision

- attend and support young people in childcare reviews


All applicants must have:

- minimum one year experience working in a childcare setting supporting vulnerable children
- understanding and commitment to the role, which is 24/7/365 including weekends and bank holiday working

• Undertake sleepin duty as part of a flexible roster
• Be capable of working on their own initiative to a high level of accuracy, maintain clear, neat records
• Have good interpersonal skills and be a positive team player
• Computer experience to an intermediate level
• The ability to complete daily records to meet statutory requirements
• Empathetic, caring nature, and a desire to help others
• Have good oral and written skills
• The ability to encourage, mentor, role model, and motivate young people
• A desire to learn as a comprehensive training package is required which includes the completion of a level 4 Diploma children, young people, and families practitioner award within two years of employment as this is a requirement of the Childrens Homes Regulations 201
• Applicants must be over 21 in line with legislative frameworks that govern our field of work (This is an exempt vacancy under the Employment Equality Act 2010 and Age Regulations Act 2006)

Benefits:

-
£250.00 Bonus for introducing new staff.
- .Nest pension scheme in place with generous employer contributions

• Additional
  £1.50/Hour rate of pay for any overtime undertaken
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Free meals whilst on shift
• Accredited qualification Level 4 diploma and higher (level 5) dependent upon career

progression
- flexible working roster

• Promotion opportunities up to Registered Home Manager Level

Covid 19 Precautions

• Social distancing guidelines in place

- high sanitizing and hygiene practices in place

• PPE provided
• Tests available on request

Work remotely

• No

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
From £23,638.56 per year


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Loyalty bonus
• Performance bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
all ppe, screening, mínimal contact with visitors, use of microsoft teams, remote meetings, social distancing, high hygiene standards etc


Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

- residential or support child care: 1 year (preferred)


Licence/Certification:

• Drivers licence (preferred)

Work Location:
One location


Reference ID:
Insp003RCP