Support Worker for Children in Care

1 week ago


Penrith, Cumbria, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time

Salary and Benefits: £23,500 - £25,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus sleep-in allowance of £62.64 per night and up to 6 weeks' holiday per year.

Requirements:

  • Flexibility for sleep-in nights and shift work
  • Understanding of issues facing young people in care
  • Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma or equivalent
  • DBS check at enhanced level
  • Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work, or Youth Work
  • Full, clean UK driving licence

What We Offer:

  • Sleep-in allowance of £62.64 per night
  • Up to 6 weeks' holiday per year
  • Rota pattern of 2 days on, 2 days off, with staggered start times
  • All meals on duty are provided
  • Company pension
  • Access to wellbeing programmes
  • Comprehensive training programme
  • Promotion opportunities
  • Monthly clinical and professional supervisions

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