Children's Residential Care Worker

3 months ago


Huntingdon, United Kingdom Higher Hopes Ltd Full time

**WELCOME BONUS* *ACCREDITED TRAINING* *ENHANCED DBS**

We are now an established service that operates a 5 bedded Therapeutic Children’s Home in rural Cambridgeshire, with close links to the A1 and A14. We care for young females who have experienced childhood trauma and are vulnerable to CSE. The single site is split into two buildings with a large 5 bedded property for 4 Young People and a separate single bedded Annex.

As a Therapeutic Care Worker, you will be working closely on a day-to-day basis with young girls aged 8 to 18 years who require child centred care and support. Your main duties will vary, and each day will bring new challenges and accomplishments.

You will be an important part of the girl’s everyday life. By providing a safe and nurturing home, promoting each child’s independence and individuality you will enable them to grow socially and emotionally and reach their full potential.

**Main role and responsibilities**:

- To give support and guidance to the young people.
- Safeguard each young resident, identify concerns, and report them effectively.
- Use Positive Behaviour Support Plans to understand the needs of the young person and what their strengths and goals are.
- Teach basic life skills.
- Implement and maintain clear and consistent boundaries.
- Play an active part in everyday life including household duties, school runs, health appointments, contact visits and extracurricular activities.

**Person Specification**:

- Organised and motivated, with a genuine passion for supporting young people.
- Confidence to be firm but fair and implement boundaries.
- A willingness to go the extra mile.
- Ability to remain calm and positive under pressure.
- A flexible approach to meet the needs of the home.
- To be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- To fulfil all aspects of your role in line with our policies and procedures positively and with a ‘can do’ attitude.

**Essential Criteria**:

- Hold a Full UK Driving Licence
- Experience of working with vulnerable children and young people

**What you can expect from us**:

- **Welcome bonus**:

- Provide competitive salary terms and conditions
- Provide effective training from induction through to QCF with expert in house support and training partners
- **Enrolled for Level 3 Residential Childcare after successful probationary period**:

- Listen to your needs and concerns and take an interest in your personal development
- 3 week rolling rota, so you know when you’re working in advance

Week 1 - Monday, Thursday and Saturday

Week 2 - Tuesday, Friday and Sunday

Week 3 - Wednesday

All shifts are 7am till 10pm plus sleep. We are unable to adjust the rota to suit individual needs.

**Welcome bonus paid in 3 parts - £250 on starting, £250 after successful probation, £250 after successful completion of Level 3 Residential Childcare**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £12.08-£13.19 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Signing bonus

**Experience**:

- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TCWGH



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