Residential Child Care Worker

4 weeks ago

Orpington, United Kingdom AWD online Full time

The organisation is looking for a Residential Child Care Team Leader to join their Children’s Home based just outside of Orpington.

The home caters for up to three children aged 6 - 12 on admission. You will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible. The home is easily commutable fromtowns such as Orpington, Dartford, Chislehurst, Sidcup, and Bromley.

As a Residential Child Care Team Leader, your day will be varied and interesting whilst also following a planned structure, so you know what to expect. You will support the children to learn healthy routines, take them to appointments, help with schooling,complete household tasks, and ensure electronic records are up to date. You’ll also be able to take the children on trips - how many people can say they get to go kayaking, watch a film or go to a theme park in their working day?

As the Residential Child Care Team Leader you will also be supporting the leadership team in the development of the newer members of their team, taking part in supervisions and career development.

Could you be that someone who can connect with a child and change their life? If so, read on to find out more about this highly fulfilling job.

The organisation’s aim is to ensure their children are safe, well parented and raised in a happy home where they can flourish and learn and to give them back the childhood they deserve. They create positive memories through laughter, fun and love to helpreduce the challenging behaviours through teaching better ways to cope and their practitioners are experienced in working with children who have been traumatised by their past and understand the impact that parental rejection has on emotional developmentaland needs.

Their leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the childcare sector. Not only do they source and deliver up to date training opportunities, but they also prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you’regetting the most out of your career. They know how important it is that they look after you, so you can look after the children who need you, and that’s one of the key reasons they were named Employer of the Year at the National Children and Young People Awards2021.

**The Team in Orpington**

They are a friendly group of 16 residential workers, and they’re looking for new people to join their family. They work from a spacious, well-maintained home in a quiet residential area. There is a large communal space, allowing the children (and adults)to play, have fun, and socialise all year round. Each of the staff have their own bedroom, and there is a well-equipped office. The role is hugely rewarding but often challenging, so they make sure they’re always there for each other when times get hard.

That’s one of the reasons why they’ve managed to achieve ten consecutive 'Good’ Ofsted inspections. They can’t wait to welcome another member of the team and they will make sure you feel supported every step of the way.

**Hours**

On average 39 hours a week which typically includes two sleep-ins per week, for which you receive an additional £50 payment per sleep-in.

**Why Join?**
- 30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) annual leave allowance
- £50 per Sleep in Allowance (on top of the annual salary)
- On-going training and learning through their Learning & Development Team
- They will pay for your qualification - Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care
- They are committed to your development - they hold a Gold Investors in People Award
- Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
- Perk Box High Street Discounts
- Ongoing training and support from in house and external trainers
- Employee Support Programmes
- Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
- Eating as part of the family when on shift
- Refer a friend bonus scheme
- Long service and recognition scheme

**Requirements**:

- Must have a Full UK Driving license
- Good written and IT skills
- Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers
- Able to actively listen to others
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Be calm in situations of crisis and follow the lead of a shift leader
- QCF Level 3/4 in Children and Young people is desirable. If you do not have either of these qualifications, they will give you this training
- Be committed to ongoing professional development and achieve the Level 4 diploma in Children and Young people

If you have experience working with children or simply have the passion to make a difference, they would love to hear from you

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People, applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.

The organisation is an Investor in People and Equal Opportunities employer.

JOB REF: AWDO-P9948

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