Residential Childcare Officer

Residential Childcare Officer – South Shields

A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required for this role with the willingness to get business insurance.

We do not accept sponsorships for this job role, must hold a right to work in the UK.

Experience in children's residential care is essential

Do you want to support children and young people's learning and personal development?

Do you want to make a difference in their lives?

Would you like to work with our innovative team that values honesty, commitment, flexibility, and integrity?

Apply now if you want to make a difference

POST: Full Time Residential Childcare Officer

REPORTS TO: Senior Residential Officers, Deputy Manager & Registered Manager

HOURS: 38.5 per week, to be worked on a rota basis, in accordance with the needs of the service. Flexibility is essential due to days, evenings, sleep-ins, waking nights and Bank Holidays are all required shifts

LOCATION: ROC Home Children's Homes South Shields and other homes when required

ROC Home* is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to satisfactory references; enhanced DBS disclosure; extensive pre-employment checks and a minimum 6-month probationary period.

Job Purpose and Role

ROC the National Care Employer of the Year is looking for a Residential Childcare Officer to join the team in safe, nurturing, and caring homes for children and young people.

As a Residential Childcare Officer, you will be providing direct day-to-day care and to support Adolescents who display emotional or behavioural difficulties and/or learning disabilities, fulfil their potential, reach their aspirations, and participate in outdoor activities or alternative education. Assisting the deputy manager and Registered Manager, to provide the highest standard of care to any young person/s placed.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• To be a full and active member of the team. You will be accountable to the Line Management structure.
• To provide care and support to individuals.
• Adhere to, uphold and exemplify the Group's core values.
• To participate in duties associated with the home as directed by the home Management team
• To be aware of and comply with the statutory requirements and all the company's policies and procedures including those of outdoor activities.
• To participate in duty rotas.
• To act flexibly within reasonable bounds, in order to ensure the necessary cover for the smooth running of the home.
• To inform colleagues of relevant developments, for example during handover.
• To work with team members to achieve a warm, caring, safe and stimulating environment for the young people in our care.

Residential Childcare Officer

£29'500 - £31'500 per annum + £50 per sleep in, plus possibility of Over Time

Mileage is paid at a rate of 40p per mile

Shift Information

38.5 hours per week including weekends, bank holidays, sleepovers, waking night may be required if the needs of the young people require.

Residential Childcare Officers are on a 3-week rolling rota (can be subject to change, based on the needs of the service).

Essential Requirements:

A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (Children) or equivalent or willingness to work towards

A driving licence and access to a vehicle

Previous experience working with: Children, and young people

Flexibility

Benefits:

Enhanced DBS check paid for by the company

Healthcare Plan

Free Parking

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Profit share scheme

Recognition scheme

Credit union saving scheme

Paid for level 4 on completion of a probationary period

Company Events

Award-winning company culture

So – if you are an experienced Residential Childcare Officer, have applicable life experience or someone currently working with children and looking for a change in career apply now or call on

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £29,500.00-£31,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ level 3 (required)

Work Location: In person