Residential Childcare Worker - Milnthorpe, United Kingdom - Alfred & Associates

Alfred & Associates

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Milnthorpe, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Alfred & Associates Ltd are looking for exceptional people who genuinely CARE

Our client understands the pressures employees face each and every day and have invested heavily to be able to provide what you want, need and require to be happy and succeed.

Do you feel that you are
NOT getting any of these vital elements in your current job role or employment?

1) Work-life balance

2) Pay and benefits - total rewards package

3) Job security

4) Job satisfaction

5) Healthy work environment

6)

Recognition:
feeling valued and appreciated

7) Feeling safe at work

8) Feeling included / belonging at work

9) Right to disconnect from work outside of usual working hours

10) Promotion opportunities / career progression

11) Job autonomy - trusted to do a job without being micromanaged

12) Clear goals and targets

13) Correct tools for the job

14) Job purpose and variety

15) Learning and development initiatives

16) Team-oriented culture

17) Transparent leadership

If so then this could be the time for a change, a new start, a new beginning, to be happier at work and for a
NEW EMPLOYER to know, appreciate and acknowledge you're
WORTH.

Residential Care Worker - Children and Young People

Location:
Milnthorpe

Salary:
Unqualified rate £24,632 per annum - Qualified rate £27,468 per annum (based on 40 hours per week) plus up to £60 sleep-in shift payment

About the role:

As a Care Worker, you will be an integral part of our team who put the children and young people at the heart of everything we do.

You will provide a stimulating environment, conducive to the educational, personal and social development of the children as outlined on their education, health and care plans (
EHCP).

You will be a Key Worker for a child or small groups of children offering appropriate levels of support, guidance and care and you will maintain regular contact with the parents/carers of our children and young people, under the direction of senior staff.

About you:

Ideally, for this role, we are looking for someone who has experience of working within a children's home setting, is passionate about supporting young people and holds, or is working towards a
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.

If you don't have the experience or qualifications yet, but share our commitment to developing confident and capable young people and making a difference to their lives by meeting their educational, health and social care needs in structured, nurturing school and home provisions, we would love to hear from you.

We will fund your level 3 qualification and provide the support you need to successfully achieve it. If you achieve it within 12 months, you'll also get a £1000 bonus

Why work for us?
- a competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement
- a comprehensive induction programme so you can hit the ground running
- continued professional development and training
- contributions to your pension
- a friendly, passionate team committed to getting the best outcomes for our young people

Benefits include:

- £500 refer-a-friend bonus

OFSTED bonuses

- life assurance
- cycle to work scheme and laptop loans
- discounts on cinema trips, electronics, fashion, home and garden, travel, groceries, gifts, utilities, health and fitness
- birthday treats
- long service and employee of the month awards
- employee assistance and counselling service, wellbeing support and advice
- optional flu jab

About us:

Our new home will be an independent
children's home in Manningtree,
Essex, for children and young people aged between the ages of 9 and 17 who may have experienced
social, emotional and mental health needs.

We will be providing a nurturing
home led by highly-experienced managers and with a strong, vibrant team, each of whom bring their own specialisms, including sport, mental health and outdoor activities.

We look for people to join our staff team who have the creativity and enthusiasm needed to deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

You will be expected to engage in annual safeguarding training, be familiar with key policies and ensure you know the steps to take should be made aware of a safeguarding or child protection concern.

You will remain vigilant and act swiftly if you have concerns about a child and be an appropriate role model for both children and colleagues at all times.

Salary:
£24,632.00-£27,468.00 per year

Supplemental pay types: