Residential Child Care Worker

Join our dedicated team as a Residential Child Care Worker, where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of our children and young people.

Pebbles Care focuses on brightening young lives through bespoke therapeutic care and education.

We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued, heard and understood.

Join us as a **Residential Child Care Worker**
- As a valuable member of our team, a **Residential Child Care Worker** is expected to provide high-quality, person-centred care, tailored to the needs of each individual.
- **Residential Child Care Workers** will maintain an environment that is appropriate to the needs of those we support.
- As a **Residential Child Care Worker**, you will work as a team, building long lasting relationships with our children and young people.
- Our **Residential Child Care Workers** accompany our young people to and from school or college, facilitate family contact, create a warm and comforting environment, have fun and go on days out as well as 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.
- A 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 Manual 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.

**Remuneration and benefits**

Your salary is £30,559.00 to £32,026 per annum, pro-rata, depending on experience.

You will receive.
- 28 days holidays per annum.
- Auto-enrolment into the company pension scheme.
- A cash back health care plan including 24/7 access to a GP and discounts on gym memberships.
- Employee assistance helpline.
- Life assurance.
- Career progression through opportunities to gain relevant and necessary vocational qualifications, i.e. NVQ/SVQ Level 3.
- A comprehensive induction and support in your role through regular supervision meetings as well as opportunity to progress in your career.