Residential Care Workers - Full Time Slough, Berkshire, South East England, England
Job description
Residential Care Worker Advert - £26,000 - £28,500
We are looking for Residential care workers who would like to join us in a fantastic opportunity in our new children’s home. This opportunity will provide individuals the chance to grow a home and progress in their own careers. The provider is a caring and well knowledgeable organisation that is invested in seeing the growth of internal applicants into promotional positions with the right attitude and work ethic.
ELIZABETH LINE SERVICES FROM SLOUGH
The role is based in slough Berkshire and provides great opportunities for easy travel into slough with the opening of the New Elizabeth line.
When the final timetable is in place in 2023, an Elizabeth line service every ten minutes at peak will serve slough station. Passengers will be able to travel eastbound direct through the new central London stations to Abbey Wood, or with a change through stations to Shenfield. Westbound services from this station run to Reading.
- 6 trains per hour (peak, each way)
- View a map of the station area, current departure information, station facilities and onward transport options on the TfL station page here
- You can take some types of bikes on some Elizabeth line services. Read more on TfL’s Cycle on public transport page here
The role requires working shifts including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, sleep-in duties and nights as children require support 365 days a year on a rota basis.
It is our aim to provide person-centred care for children with emotional behavioural difficulties and to meet the needs of each individual child with the intention that they may successfully move on into independence having felt safe and well cared for.
The opportunity is with a new provider with leading knowledge and extensive experience in the industry sector. The role allows the opportunity for the right person to work in a fun and exciting, caring environment.
You will get to work in a well-presented detached residential property. The home is intended to provide care and support for up to 4 children aged 11 to 17
Qualifications and Experience Residential Care worker
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (desirable) (or willing to complete)
- At least 1 years’ experience working and supporting Young People (desirable) or transferable skills that demonstrate your ability to work with young people with difficult backgrounds
- Compassion, along with demonstrated patience, resilience, and the capacity to connect with teenagers
- Ability to communicate with children in creative ways
- You will also need the capability to form trusted relationships with young people, set boundaries and bring consistency to children's lives.
Skills and abilities:
· Resilience and care
· Creative aspirational
· Imaginative approaches to childcare outcomes
· Work as part of a team
The Recruitment process will include;
Application form
Interview process including observation visit
Subject to completion of an enhanced DBS and be live on the DBS update service (can be completed by Inspire Childcare if candidates do not have a DBS)
*All applicants are to be 21 years or above
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £26,500.00-£28,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- SLOUGH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- providing care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Diploma level 3 in residential childcare or equivalent (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
- Night shift (preferred)
- Overnight shift (preferred)
Work Location: In person
