Psychology Graduate

**Do you have a degree in Psychology or a Masters in Social Work and looking for a role where you will gain further experience and develop your career?**:

- Are you passionate about working and providing a safe place for vulnerable children to call home?
- Ever considered a **rewarding career** in care with an ambitious and dedicated residential service who will support your career?

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** £28,300 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**

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 with** Social Emotional Mental Health** providing structure, consistency, and nurturing as part of day-to-day living, always ensuring the safety of each child. You will build effective relationships with the children, 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**

**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 **£25,870.20** 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.

**Safeguarding and GDPR**:
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.