Morning Care Worker Broadstairs, England
Job description
MORNING CARE WORKER – 41 weeks
£11.59 - £12.47 per hour
Part time, Permanent position
15 - 16 hours per week, 41 weeks per year
As part of the 41 weeks, the post holder will be required to commit to two weeks Short Term break care work during school holidays.
Bradstow is a creative and unique residential school for children between the ages of 5 & 19. It is situated in 13 acres of parkland just a few hundred metres from the sandy beaches of Broadstairs. We seek to meet the needs of children and young people with autism and severe learning difficulties with associated behaviours that may be challenging. We have achieved national recognition for our developments in Communication and Behaviour Management. We have been awarded the Gold standard for the Investors in People accreditation and can offer a vibrant, life-long career.
Working as part of the childcare team, this role will cover term time support and specified inset days. The Morning Care Workers will take an assisting role, as a committed parent or carer would, in supporting the young people’s ongoing learning and personal development in the home and advocating for their needs in their schooling healthcare, relationships and social life.
The Morning Care Workers will work as part of a team of caregivers supporting a group of young people within a home with morning routines and preparation for School between 07:30am – 10:30am Monday – Friday (2 shifts per week can be extended by half an hour where 16 hours is desired.)
For this post you will need to be willing to commit to achieving the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 2 years of beginning employment at the school.
For all posts we look for candidates who are mature, warm, creative, and open to learning with a patient and caring attitude to deal sensitively with vulnerable children.
We offer a generous salary and benefits including:
· Highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
· Employee Rewards High Street Discount Scheme
· Private medical insurance & free flu jab
· Investors In People Platinum Accredited employer
· Fantastic training and development opportunities
· Thorough induction process
· Strong health and well-being focus
· On site Counsellor
· Wellbeing room
· Subsidised Therapeutic Massage
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Free meals with our young people
The selection process for this post will comprise of an interview and short literacy test.
Please note that safeguarding of our young people is our number one priority at Bradstow, therefore all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and thorough pre-employment checks.
Interviews will be held regularly.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 15-16 per week
Salary: £11.59-£12.47 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Broadstairs, CT10 1BY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: MCW22
