Residential Child Care Worker

Residential Child Care Worker

Location:

DoncasterContract Type:

Full time, permanentSalary:Unqualified: Base salary of £25,755.60 with the potential to earn up to a total of £31,155.60 with sleep in shifts.Qualified (full diploma Level 3 qualified or equivalent): Base salary of £26,303.16 with the potential to earn up to a total of £31,703.16 with sleep in shifts.Specific Hours:

39 hours per weekOverview

Do you want to work in a role that makes a positive difference to young people’s lives? Dove Adolescent Services are looking for Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our new home in Doncaster. You will help provide flexible, individual residential care packages for children and young people.Our goal is to transform lives by being passionate, innovative, and invested in everything we do. To achieve our ambitions, we are looking for a passionate team that shares our vision to help children reach their full potential. You will join a supportive and collaborative team that recognises you as an individual. We invest in the continued professional development of our employees, with many senior leaders starting as Residential Childcare Support Workers.As a Young Persons Support Worker, your day isn’t always spent in one of our Residential Children’s Homes. Activities may include walking or biking Pennine trails, going to the cinema, or visiting theme parks—depending on the interests of our young people.Responsibilities

Promoting, safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our young peopleEstablishing and maintaining positive and trusting relationships with our young peopleEncouraging the development of the individual interests of our young peopleA desire to learn; full training provided to achieve a Childcare Diploma Level 3/ Apprenticeship Level 4What do we need from you?

Experience of supporting young people who may be vulnerable is desired but not essentialUnderstanding and commitment to the role—including some weekends and bank holidaysUndertake sleep-in duties as part of a flexible rotaParticipating in activities and ensuring we provide young people with a place they feel at homeBe capable of working on your own initiativeHave good inter-personal skills and be a positive team playerA desire to engage, motivate and encourage the young people in our homesWhat do we offer?

Full training provided to gain a recognised qualification£45 paid per sleep in shift (average 8-10 a month)Company pensionEmployee discount scheme offering savings with over 740 retailers including major supermarkets, high street shops and a wide range of restaurantsRefer a Friend programme – unlimited at £500 for each person referred to work with usChildcare voucher schemeHoliday payMeals includedWe are part of the Polaris Community, one of the largest providers of children’s services, with a presence across the UK. Our nurturing community supports the very best outcomes for each child in our care. We are proud of our quality—100% of our inspected services are rated by Ofsted as good or outstanding. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. DBS checks at enhanced level are required for successful ..... full job details .....