Residential Childcare Worker Poole, England
Job description
Due to continued growth and success, Lily Residential Services is now looking for Residential Childcare Workers to join our dedicated and professional teams within our 'Good' Rated Registered Children's Homes.
Lily Residential Services has provided physically and emotionally safe environments and empathic, empowering care for vulnerable children and young people in Dorset for over 21 years, consistently demonstrating positive outcomes which are keys to enhancing their fulfilled adult lives.
We design each of our houses’ interiors with warmth and style for the children to feel proud and happy about their home. We take great pride in the standard of our care and support within these caring and nurturing environments and know our teams progress and develop professionally as the children thrive, grow and flourish.
This is a great opportunity for someone to join our highly established and successful team, learning from experienced, skilled, likeminded individuals who share a passion for giving children the very best care.
As a residential childcare worker, you will nurture and support the children and young people in your care, supporting them with all aspects of day-to-day tasks and activities. No two days are the same working in Residential Care for Children. We offer a comprehensive induction and training program & Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare training available for all.
Benefits we offer:
- £2,000 welcome bonus package (conditions apply)
- Additional Sleep-in rate £55 a night
- Potential to earn up to £32,050.00 in your first year (including bonuses)
- An additional days holiday on your Birthday (after completing your probation)
- An additional days holiday entitlement for each year of service (max. 5 days)
- Enrolment on our Company Sickness Support Scheme (after completing your probation)
- Access to our Bupa Wellbeing Program
Why work for us:
Highly Competitive salary & welcome bonus
Monthly clinical supervision for all staff
A culture of developing all our staff to reach their potential, offering great personal growth and development opportunities
Our staff are actively encouraged to seek promotion opportunities within the company
We always support our staff in the work they do. Lily are Investors In People accredited
Comprehensive induction programme
Any successful applicants with existing relevant training and experience will have this valued and reflected in their starting base salary
About you:
Ideally, we are looking for someone who has experience of working within a children’s home setting, and holds, or is working towards a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent. However, if you don’t have the experience or qualifications yet, but are interested in a profession in childcare and want to enhance the lives of children, we would love to hear from you. We will fund your level 3 qualification and provide the support you need to successfully achieve it.
Please call Sarah Cartlidge 01305 239824 a friendly chat and to find out more.
www.lilyservices.co.uk
We are unable to sponsor applicants from overseas - you must have the right to work in the UK
Lily Residential Services is committed to safeguarding and therefore operate a robust softer recruitment process- You will be required to have a clear enhances DBS check.
We will require a full employment history, with any employment gaps explained.
Lily Services are an equal opportunities employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 39 per week
Salary: Up to £31,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Poole, Dorset: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: LRSBMTH03/04
