Residential Care Worker “Young People”

You will be joining a team of Residential Care Workers who are dedicated to helping to turn the lives of children round. Our client has a number of small homes in and around Salisbury that provide care to both boys and girls aged 6 – 12 on admission. The homes are easily commutable from towns such as Fordingbridge, Salisbury, Wilton, Amesbury, Romsey, and Andover.

You will support the children to learn healthy routines, take them to appointments and help with schooling.

You will be working with an experienced and dedicated team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible. You will support the team in creating a home where these children can thrive, showing them their value by providing them with nurturing experiences, maintaining the environment, and providing home cooked food. You will support the children with a sense of achievement by ensuring records of their journey are kept up to date.

Our leadership teams will invest in your progression as a professional in the child care sector. Not only do we source and deliver up to date training opportunities. We also prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you’re getting the most out of your career. We know how important it is that we look after you, so you can look after the children who need you, and that’s one of the key reasons why our client was named Employer of the Year at the National Children and Young People Awards 2021.

The young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, we are looking for committed and dedicated people that want to grow a career out of this rewarding role and not give up at the first hurdle. You’ll be a natural at building a rapport with children and someone wh

Previous experience in a care setting would be advantageous, and QCF Level 3/4 in Children and Young people is desirable but not essential. The right attitude, dedication, personal qualities, and levels of resilience are just as important (Our client will support you to complete the relevant qualifications). What really matters is that you share their vision and determination to turn children’s lives around.

Our client provides bespoke residential children’s homes for young people who have had a difficult start to life. The homes are run by kind, compassionate and resilient people who give children a sense of security they may have struggled to find until now. These individuals open their hearts to the children they look after, forming deep connections that help turn children’s lives around. They are dependable, responsible role models and their positive influence can last a lifetime.

Hours
On average 39 hours a week which typically includes two sleep-ins per week, for which you receive an additional £50 payment per sleep-in.

• 30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) annual leave allowance
• £50 per Sleep in Allowance (on top of the annual salary)
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• Our client will pay for your qualification – Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care
• They are committed to your development – and hold a Gold Investors in People Award
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Perk Box High Street Discounts
• Ongoing training and support from in house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programme
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• Eating as part of the family when on shift
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements
• Good written and IT skills.
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
• Able to actively listen to others.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Be calm in situations of crisis and follow the lead of a shift leader.
• QCF Level 3/4 in Children and Young people is desirable. If you do not have either of these qualifications, we will give you this training.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development and achieve the Level 4 diploma in Children and Young people.

If you have experience working with children or simply have the passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!