Children's Homes Care Assistant

4 weeks ago

Reading, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Ever considered a rewarding career in care with an ambitious and dedicated residential service who will support your career with amazing development opportunities?

We value each individual with experiences from different backgrounds and can offer a comprehensive training pathway that supports a career in residential child care. We welcome individuals who have life experiences that can support and enrich the children’s lives we care for.

We are offering a competitive salary of up to £25,870.20 including up to 4 sleep-in's per month. Additional sleep-in's and shifts are available if you would like any overtime.

About the role

Our home support children with Social Emotional Mental Health needs and is located in Burghfield (commutable transport links from Reading). As a Children's Residential Worker, you will be a positive role model for the children within Amegreen Children’s Services, offering care and support to children providing structure, consistency, and nurturing as part of day-to-day living, always ensuring the safety of each child. You will support the children with personal care, build effective relationships, support them with routine, join the children in activities and holidays, creating meaningful care plans, working together with parents, teachers, therapists, and social workers, write reports and ensuring records are kept clear and up to date. These are just some examples of the work you will do that will support our children and young people with their everyday lives.

There will be great days where you will laugh, play games and bring joy to the children but there will be times where the children may shout, swear and cry, but by listening to them, guiding, and offering comfort during challenging times through your kindness, you will find this role really rewarding and see more of those great days

How to apply

If this is the role for you, click the apply button and fill out an application form, it won't take long to complete but we will be unable to consider you until you do. Apply now before you miss your opportunity to start your career with Amegreen.

What we will offer you

Holiday

* Private use of company caravan (when not in use for our children)

* 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Progression / Training

* You will be enrolled into a diploma (Level 3 Children and Young People) which will be funded by Amegreen.

* We want to support you with your career; therefore, we’ll give you the support you need to progress and develop your skills - this includes further qualifications and developing into a more senior role

Medical and Wellbeing

* Health Cash Plan – claim back from healthcare and wellbeing appointments such as dentists, opticians, sports massages plus many more.

* Free Flu jabs

* Sick pay (after probationary period)

* Employee Assistance Programme

Financial

* Salary, we are offering you a competitive base salary of £23,795.20 for 40 hours per week

* Bonus – 4 sleep-ins per month would offer you an additional £2,075 per annum

* Company pension

* Car scheme available for Electric vehicle leases

* Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts

* All employees are eligible for the Blue Light Card, this offers amazing discounts on, family days out, holidays, cinema trips, retail stores plus more

* Discount on driving lessons from our recommended instructors.

* Discounts with local companies including a Leisure Centre and Chiropractor

Reward and Recognition

* Long service award – discretionary bonus after 5, 10 and 15 years of employment with Amegreen

* Employee of the month discretionary reward

Referrals

* Recommend a friend and earn up to £500

Equality and Diversity:
Amegreen is committed to being an organisation that allows people to be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment.

We are actively building diverse teams therefore we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.

Safeguarding and GDPR:
Amegreen Children’s Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.

Adherence to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements and training on these policies and processes is mandatory for all employees. All employees are expected to understand and promote effective Safeguarding and GDPR practices in all aspects of their employment with Amegreen Children’s Services

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