Childrens Care Worker

Childrens Care Worker Join the team at Goldcrest Lodge, where days include play, dance and creative sessions built around our ethos of child first, disability second.Working arrangements Location: Goldcrest Lodge, Liphook, Hampshire Salary / Pay: £33,303 per year Shift Pattern: 7.00am to 7.00pm, full-time shift work on a 2-weekly pattern (part-time also available)About Cherry Trees Cherry Trees provides specialist, home-from-home care for children with complex disabilities across our two homes in Surrey and Hampshire, giving families a vital break, while helping children build confidence and independence.What you''ll be doingDirect careHelp children develop personal care skills such as washing and feedingSupport children working towards personal goals and greater independenceSupport social development and friendship building during respite staysPlay and activitiesEnable community activities and recreational experiences for childrenShare play, reading, dance, painting and creative sessions togetherWork alongside an experienced, supportive care teamWhat we''re looking forNatural empathy for supporting children with complex needsComfortable working shifts on a 2-weekly rota patternExperience in children''s care welcome but not essentialOpen to students seeking sandwich-year placements or part-time rolesEnhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain oneStrong team player happy to work alongside othersBenefits33 days annual leave including bank holidaysCompany pensionBlue Light ..... full job details .....