residential care counselor Huntingdon, England
Job description
Due to company expansion we are seeking positive and energetic workers (aged 22yrs +) to joins our fantastic teams. Driver essential.
Our homes are in Friday Bridge, Cambs & Outwell, Norfolk, a range of shift patterns - especially late afternoons, evenings and waking night work are currently available.
We are committed to the Safeguarding of the children and young people in our care.
Due to the current requirements of the homes we are partiicularly welcoming applications from males.
Our staff teams are supported by our Consultant Social Worker, Child Psychologist and many other highly-skilled professionals. This enables us to offer high standards of care and education. Excellent training and career progression opportunities are available with us as we expand further.
Join our team and benefit from :
- AXA Health care
- Life assurance
- Blue light discount card
- Performance bonus
- Bonuses in May and November if both homes are rated 'Good'.
- 28 days paid annual leave
- 2 extra days annual leave upon completion of 5 years service
- Enhanced pay upon completion of the Btec L3 Residential Childcare diploma
- 2x sleep ins per month are built into your salary. If you work more than this it is paid at £45/night.
The children and young people we work with benefit from:
- LONG TERM PLACEMENTS WHICH SEE EACH CHILD DEVELOP TO ENABLE THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR LIFE GOALS.
- ANNUAL HOLIDAYS ABROAD & IN THE UK TO ENRICH EACH CHILD'S LIFE EXPERIENCE.
- SCHOOL TRIPS SUCH AS CAMPING IN WALES & VISIT TO AUSCHWITZ, POLAND
- 3 PEAKS CHALLENGE & IRONMAN CHALLENGE TRIP TO SCOTLAND
- ANNUAL ACHIEVERS' DAY TO CELEBRATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND STAFF.
- SPECIALIST SCHOOL RATED 'GOOD' BY OFSTED.
- STAFF SHIFT PATTERNS ALLOW FOR GREATER CONSISTENCY IN CARE.
We would like to hear from people with:
- Interests in sports, film, computer games, hobbies, arts/culture related activities.
- Personal Authority
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Sense of Humour
- Honesty, Integrity
- Energetic - some days the work can be physically challenging; shifts are long
- Ability to Communicate openly with children and colleagues.
- A desire to advance own learning through in-house training and national qualifications.
- Ability to write up reports & Basic computer skills
- Ability to reflect on your own practice
Full time hours currently available. Condensed working patterns available. Typically core staff work 5 long days on, 5 days off as a rolling rotation.
We have a separate staff flat for sleep-ins. In the highly unlikely event of an emergency you are paid for time spent working if on a sleep in shift.
Why do we work like this? It means the children and young people get fantastic levels of continuity of care and a consistent approach to their 24 hour/day wrap around care. Work is easier for staff as they can see the positive impact they have with the children.
NB our employees are eligible for Blue Light Card Discounts!
Send your CV in as expression of interest and we will call for a chat and send you an application pack. Alternatively call 07501 222723 for an informal chat / further information.
BOTH OUR HOMES AND SCHOOL ARE HIGHLY REGARDED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES WHO USE US AND BY OTHER GOVT AGENCIES WE WORK WITH SUCH AS OFSTED.
BE A PART OF A TRULY UNIQUE AND HIGHLY THERAPEUTIC CARE PROVIDER WHO CREATE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE IN OUR CARE:
Job Summary
Responsibilities and Duties
The key areas of the job role involve supporting children and teenagers to develop and meet identified positive outcomes, day to day care of children in the group, cooking, cleaning, going on recreational activities and holidays with them, report writing, acting as an advocate in professional meetings, mentoring, supporting with educational needs, encouraging their participation in clubs and hobbies in the community.
Qualifications and Skills
GCSE level English and Maths or equivalent as a minimum. BTEC L3 Residential Childcare is not essential to start with us, but will be required by Ofsted to start after a successful probation period if not already obtained.
Prior experience of working in a children's home is not required. Those who do have experience and their Level 3 diploma in Residential Childcare / Children and Young People's Workforce could attract a salary at the higher end of the pay scale.
If you have a genuine desire to improve the life chances of teenagers in care and wish to support them to reach their potential educationally, socially, physically and emotionally then we would like to hear from you.
We have waking night staff working through the night completing household tasks and taking care of the home, but do require a member of the team to sleep on site in the staff flat on a rota basis in case of emergency.
We pride ourself on our in-depth training programme. All our staff are trained on our therapeutic approach over a minimum of 8 days a year.
It is necessary to have satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check and references completed before commencing employment with us for this job role.
You can download an application form from www.shelldenehouse.com. Alternatively you can call or email us to request further information. CVs are welcome.
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £24,372.00-£26,729.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
Air purifiers in communal areas.
Hand sanitisers available.
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- BTEC L3 Residential Childcare/Children & YP Workforce (preferred)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
