Residential Care Worker

1 day ago

Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom Care Today (Children's Services) Full time

**THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED POSITION**

**Hours: Average 40 hours per week (sleep in / waking night will be expected)**

**Advertised salary includes for night working**

Are you looking to make a difference to the lives of young people? Are you looking for an exciting challenge, where everyday is different? Would you like to begin or further your Career in the Residential Care Sector? Care Today (Children's Services) are recruiting Residential Care Workers to join our home based in Darwen on our rural farm.

**THIS IS ALSO A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY FOR OUTDOOR LOVING ACTIVITY WORKERS (DEPENDENT ON QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE) **With the chance to get involved in our **new **Short term targeted intervention service offering a tailored package designed to meet the immediate needs of the young person to identify the most appropriate pathway to promote their health and well being. The post may include (as appropriate, dependent on the package)

Our welcoming home in Darwen provides 24/7 care for young people within the home, the home is for children all facing a variety of their own challenges, and we are looking for enthusiastic and caring people to help make a difference to these children.

During your 6-month probation period, you will be enrolled in a NVQ 3 Diploma in residential care, if you do not already hold one. This will be fully funded and you will be given plenty of time and support to complete However, you must be self-motivated to complete the qualification.
- Availability and ability to work on a rota that involves 24/7 working
- Good communication and listening skills
- Able and willing to do sleep in shifts
- Accurate record keeper
- Organisational skills
- Good team player
- Driving licence

Care Today are a family run Independent provider of Residential homes for children of varying ages, along with our sister company Parallel Parents Fostering who have been rated Ofsted Outstanding since 2010.

Our focus is on developing our staff and we have many opportunities for progression within the company, including for **Fostering Social Work, Therapy, Training Education/Teaching, and as Registered Managers.**

*Sleepovers are paid at £55.00 per sleep / Waking night paid at £15.00 per hour
- We also offer the following:_
- Sleepovers paid on annual leave (Based on average sleepovers from previous 52 weeks)_
- Bonus paid on completion of L3 diploma_
- Overtime on hours worked above basic (provides meets criteria)_
- Overtime paid above working of full time contractual hours_
- Length of Service bonus & additional holidays paid based on how long worked_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£29,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Loyalty bonus

**Experience**:

- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- NVQ Level 3 Residential Childcare (preferred)
- Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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