Residential Child Care Worker

1 week ago


Salisbury, United Kingdom AWD online Full time

**Start or continue a rewarding career in child care as a Residential Child Care Worker ?**

Step into Spring with Five Rivers Child Care. We have an exciting opportunity for more caring individuals to join this team as a Residential Child Care Worker for a children’s home for up to six?girls aged 7 - 12 on admission. You will be working with anexperienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to and involved in as many decisions as possible.?The home is easily commutable from towns such as Fordingbridge, Salisbury, Wilton, Amesbury, Romsey and Andover.?

Could you be that someone who can connect with a child and change their life? If so, read on to find out more about this highly fulfilling job. ?

?As a Residential Child Care Worker your day will be varied and interesting whilst also following a planned structure, so you know what to expect. You will support the children to learn healthy routines, take them to appointments, help with schooling, completehousehold tasks and ensure electronic records are up to date. You’ll also be able to take the children on trips - how many people can say they get to go kayaking, watch a film or go to a theme park in their working day? ?

?The leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the child care sector. Not only does the organisation source and deliver up to date training opportunities, they also prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensureyou’re getting the most out of your career. They know how important it is that they look after you, so you can look after the children who need you, and that’s one of the key reasons the organisation was named Employer of the Year at the National Childrenand Young People Awards 2021. ?

?Working as a Residential Child Care Workerthe role can be challenging at times, as the children have often experienced a great deal of loss and adversity in their lives. As a result, the young people are likely to have attachment difficulties. However,with the training they provide and continued support from the team, you will be equipped with the skills and confidence you need to manage these challenges. ?

?The young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, the home is looking for committed and dedicated people that want to grow a career out of this rewarding role and not give up at the firsthurdle. You’ll be a natural at building a rapport with children and someone who is full of empathy, so you can understand and relate to the young people you work with. ?

?When it comes to residential staff, they don’t settle for second best. Previous experience in a care setting would be advantageous, and QCF Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young people is desirable but not essential. The right attitude, dedication, personalqualities and levels of resilience are just as important - they will support you to complete the relevant qualifications. What really matters is that you share the vision and determination to turn children’s lives around.

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**The Team**

They are a friendly group of 18 residential child care workers, and they’re looking for new people to join their family. The children’s home is situated in a quiet residential area and looks like any other spacious, well maintained family home. There isa big, lawned garden and large living room, allowing the children (and the adults) to play, have fun, and socialise all year round. The house also enjoys excellent transport links, with easy access to local amenities and activities such as swimming, bowling,fishing and go-karting. The role is hugely rewarding but often challenging, so they make sure they’re always there for each other when times get hard. That’s one of the reasons why they’ve managed to achieve six consecutive 'Good’ Ofsted inspections. The homecan’t wait to welcome another member of the team and they’ll will make sure you feel supported every step of the way. ?

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**WORKING Hours ?**

?On average 39 hours a week which typically includes two sleep-ins per week, for which you receive an additional £50 payment per sleep-in.?

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**WHY JOIN?**
- 30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) annual leave allowance?
- £50 per Sleep in Allowance (on top of the annual salary) ?
- On-going training and learning through the Learning & Development Team?
- Paid qualification - Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care?
- Committed to your development - they hold a Gold Investors in People Award?
- Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme?
- Perk Box High Street Discounts?
- Ongoing training and support from in house and external trainers?
- Employee Support Programmes ?
- Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution) ?
- Meals together as part of the family when on shift?
- Refer a friend bonus scheme?
- Long service and recognition scheme?

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**Requirements**:
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- Good written and IT skills
- Able to communicate with children, colleagues and external customers.
- Able to actively listen to others
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Be calm in situations of crisis and follow the lead of a shift leader
- QCF Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young people is desirable. If you do not have either of these qualifications, the organisation will give you this training
- Committed to ongoing professional development and achieve the Level 4 diploma in Children and Young people
- AWD online operates as an employment agency._



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