Residential Child Care Worker

2 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom Pebbles Care Ltd Full time

**Are you passionate about working with children and young people in the care sector?**

**Are you keen to gain valuable experience and qualifications in this field?**

Pebbles Care have part-time opportunities available to work as a Residential Child Care Worker. You will work on average 10 shifts per month (average 35 hours per week) and there may be opportunities to increase your earnings through overtime.

An example of our Part-time shifts would be from 7.30 am to 10.30 pm, including paid rest breaks. The shifts operate on a one day on and two day off rolling rota, ensuring that team members have an excellent work/life balance.

**The role**

You will be responsible for ensuring that our children and young people are cared for in every element of their lives. This career will allow you to make a positive difference to all aspects of our children and young people by accompanying them to and from school or college, facilitating family contact, creating a warm and comforting environment, shopping, cooking, cleaning and encouraging participation in local activities and hobbies.

**Essential Qualities that we look for include**:

- A nurturing and caring nature,
- An engaging personality, allowing you to form non-judgemental relationships,
- A consistent and professional manner, An active and supportive listener,
- Deeply empathetic to every situation,
- creative ability towards having fun and learning new skills,
- Highly responsible and accountable when it comes to safeguarding our children and young people,
- A resilient approach to the role,
- A willingness to learn and develop your skills and abilities,
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
- Proficient IT skills and experienced in using Microsoft packages,
- A full UK driver's licence.

**Desirable Qualities include**:

- One years' experience in child care or youth settings
- An SCQF Level 7 or Level 3 Diploma / relevant to Children and Young People's Residential workforce, or working towards.
- An interest in pursuing relevant Child Care qualifications,
- Familiar with the Codes of Practice set out by regulatory bodies, i.e. SSSC,
- An existing PVG / DBS certificate

**About Us**

At Pebbles, we have almost 20 years' experience in supporting some of the most vulnerable young people across the UK. We aim to nurture and develop, so that children and young people can flourish in our care.

Our teams are spread across 45 registered homes and 2 academies that continue to meet the needs of young people and provide supportive ways developing and learning. We also have excellent learning and development resources to ensure that all our staff have access to high quality, up-to-date training and support.

**Remuneration**
- The starting salary is £18,964.00 to £19,419.00 per annum (expected take home salary), depending on experience.
- Your part-time hours, including paid rest breaks, are on average 35 hours per week and include day shifts.
- You are required to work across a seven-day rota, on a one day on, two days off shift pattern. There may be the opportunity to work additional hours if required.
- You will receive 28 days holidays per annum, pro-rated for part-time employees and auto
- enrolment into the company pension scheme.
- We offer opportunities to gain relevant and necessary vocational qualifications, i.e. NVQ/SVQ Level 3.
- You will also receive a comprehensive induction and support in your role through regular supervision meetings as well as opportunity to progress in your career.

**Additional Information**

All successful applicants will be required to carry out the appropriate level of disclosure check, the cost of which will be covered by Pebbles Care.



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