Children''s Residential Care Worker – Waking Nights

Overview

Role: Children''s Residential Care Worker - Waking Nights. Location: Telford, Shropshire. Hours: 40 hours per week. Shift Pattern: 10:00pm - 8:00am. Rate of Pay: £14 per hour* (overtime may also be available). Job Type: Permanent. Achelois Group are looking to recruit for Waking Nights Children''s Residential Care Worker to join our team at Nurtured Care Services. We provide a safe, stable and caring environment for children and young people to make their home. Our children and young people''s ages range from 8 up to 18 years old and they have often experienced high levels of trauma, neglect, and crisis in their young lives, resulting in them experiencing complex challenges.Responsibilities

Creating positive relationships and meeting the needs of our children and young peopleUsing your experience and skills - further developed with our support and training, you will assist with the care of our children and young peopleAn excellent understanding of safeguardingAn ability to articulate and ensure comprehensive record keepingEssential qualifications

You will need to have had at least 12 months experience working with children/young people (Essential)At least 12 months experience within a children''s residential setting (Essential)Full Enhanced Child DBS check required for this role (Essential)Preferred qualifications

An NVQ/Diploma Level 3, or equivalent, in Children and Young PeoplePreferred - Driver with full UK driving licenceWhat you will receive

Competitive hourly rates of payFree initial Enhanced Child DBS checkFunded accredited qualifications earn whilst you learn and upskill your careerExtensive paid attendance to our Induction Training24-hour on call support28 Days Paid HolidayCompany Sick Pay (Once probation passed)Contributions to your pensionEmployee Assistance Program (EAP). Access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and supportRefer a Friend Scheme, £100 voucher of your choicePay rates: £14ph non qualified, £15ph for NVQ Level 3 Children and Young PeopleWe will pay for your initial Enhanced Child DBS check, where it is then your responsibility to either join the update service or pay for a new certificate upon renewal date (every 2 years).Achelois Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its homes. We use robust safer recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment. Achelois Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support and care for our children and young people.Click on apply now and let''s get you started in your first steps of joining the Achelois Group team.We\''re sorry, but we do not currently offer sponsorship to ..... full job details .....