Young People's Residential Worker - Blaydon, United Kingdom - Impact Childcare & Education (ICE)

Impact Childcare & Education (ICE)

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Blaydon, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Do you want to support Young People in care to achieve their goals, this could be the role for you.

A typical day could include playing sports, cooking, gardening taking young people to school, the list is endless then this could be the role for you.

We have a beautiful home in Blaydon with extensive grounds.

Our homes provide excellent accommodation for children/young people allowing for a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment, where children and young people displaced from families can be supported to independence.

Staff welfare is also important to us, your rota will be shared in advance to ensure you can also manage your personal time.

If you don't already have a level 3 qualification you will be enrolled on to this.

Residential Child Care Officer

Full Time, Permanent
40 hours per week
Sleep in shifts, Day shifts, Weekend working, Bank holidays and possible waking nights

Our starting salary is £23,628.80 per annum rising to £24,752.00 following successful probationary period. Additional payments of £50,75 are payable for sleep in shifts (Average 6-7 per month for full time staff)

Impact Childcare and Education is a caring and inclusive company that strives to offer the best possible outcomes for the young people we support.

We are ambitious and enthusiastic for the futures of our young people and are looking to recruit dedicated and committed staff who also share our vision.

We are a company that is dedicated to growth not only in the company but also to the development of our staff members.

We offer a comprehensive training package for all staff and are dedicated to staff wellbeing.

Our homes offer a high standard of accommodation for our young people which also makes these a safe and comfortable working environment for our staff.

Residential Child Care Officer role overview:

Residential Child Care Officer desired experience/qualifications:

We are looking for experienced people who have a passion for working with young people and Children and who really want to make a difference to their lives.
Ideally you will have a Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People or Residential Childcare but if not, we will support you to gain this following a successful probationary period.
At least one year's experience working in a residential children's home, however relevant experience of working with young people will also be considered. This could be youth work, volunteering, or experience of working in schools.
You will have good written, verbal communication and IT skills.
Full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential.

Benefits:

Annual leave 22 per annum days increasing to 25 days after 5 years plus bank holidays allowance.
Company sick pay scheme.
Company pension.
Comprehensive training package including support to gain Level 3 diploma.
Mileage allowance 40 pence per mile when using own car.
All meals provided whilst on shift.
Pool cars for transporting children and young people.
Internal career progression opportunities.
Long service holiday scheme.

Employment requisites:

When required there is a requirement to work shifts, including sleep in and waking nights shifts
This role is exempt from the Employment Equality (Age) Regulation 2006.

Impact Childcare & Residential is an equal opportunities employer, committed to the safeguarding of the young people in our care.

Applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Warner Interview and supply a full employment history.

2020 Winners of The National Children & Families Employer Award

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£11.36-£11.90 per hour

Benefits: