non title Herne Bay, England
Job description
Who we are:
Rubicon Children & Family Services provide safe, warm, and nurturing therapeutic homes for children with complex emotional and attachment needs to live in. We aim to help our children to achieve, grow and lead full and happy lives.
At Rubicon, we look for well rounded adults with a variety of skills and experience, but above all, the right attitude and nature. If you haven't had experience of therapeutic childcare but would like to find out more about the role and the training we can offer, please text Susie on 0776 3724557.
The Role:
The opportunity has arisen for a new childcare worker to join our team in our Therapeutic Children’s Home in Herne Bay. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Management Team to deliver an effective service in supporting our children on a day to day basis with a range of complex therapeutic needs.
.All roles include shift work (typically 07.30-22.30 or 14.30-22.30) and sleep in responsibilities.
The Benefits:
- Career Development including NVQ Level 3 and up.
- Extensive training opportunities and career progression.
- Set shifts - work full time but have 4-5 days off per week.
- A dedicated team to support you.
- Ofsted related bonus scheme.
The Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Empathy and compassion.
- Self-motivated & well organised.
- Able to work alone and use own initiative.
- Able to demonstrate some therapeutic understanding.
- Flexibility to respond to the changing needs of those we support.
- Available to work on a set rota basis, including sleep in duties (all shifts remain the same, and are predictable for the long term to allow our team to organise their own childcare and needs).
We would like to encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to become part of our established and respected Therapeutic Community.
This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act.
Children's regulations applicants must be over 22 years of age.
All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS and reference checks.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: RH/SW
