Care Worker

TN United Kingdom; Disley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Care Worker, where you will play a vital role in nurturing children and young people. Your responsibilities will include providing personalized care to help them develop essential life skills and achieve their goals. This role is perfect for someone with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. With a supportive team and a commitment to professional development, this is an opportunity to thrive in a rewarding environment that truly values the growth and happiness of its residents.

Benefits

£500 Bonus on probation

£500 refer-a-friend bonus

Perks at Work Membership

Birthday treats

Long service awards

Employee Assistance Service

Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH settings is ideal for this role.
• Passion for supporting children's development and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored care to support children's independence and identity.
• Promote health, well-being, and family links for children.

Skills

Care Work

Child Development

SEMH Support

Independence Skills Development

Education

Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

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About the role:

As a Care Worker at High Peak House, you will be an integral part of our team who put the children and young people at the heart of everything we do. You will support the children to progress and develop onto the next stages of their lives, through the daily care that you provide.

You will provide tailored, child centred care to support the children to develop independence skills, achieve academically, develop their own identity, support their health and well-being, support them to achieve in other areas of their lives, support and promote family links, and provide exciting and enjoyable experiences and opportunities for the children.

About you:

Ideally, for this role, we are looking for a qualified Care Worker (Level 3 in Residential Childcare) who has experience of working within a SEMH (social, emotional and mental health difficulties) setting, and has a passion for supporting children to develop and thrive. More importantly, we seek someone who wants to make a difference in the lives of our children and young people. We would love to hear from you if you share our passion and commitment to developing confident and happy children, and improving their lives through nurturing care.

Why work for us?

• A comprehensive induction programme so you can hit the ground running.
• Continued professional development and training.
• A friendly, passionate team committed to getting the best outcomes for our children.
• Opportunity to work in an OFSTED rated Outstanding home.

Benefits include:

• £500 Bonus on passing of probationary period.
• £500 refer-a-friend bonus.
• Perks at Work Membership.
• Birthday treats.
• Long service and employee of the month awards.
• Employee Assistance and Counselling Service, wellbeing support and advice.

High Peak House, part of Kedleston Group, is a children’s home housing two small 3-bed homes within the grounds of High Peak School, a specialist SEMH provision. Our homes provide a homely, cozy environment and are set within expansive grounds offering outdoor experiences. Children and young people from diverse backgrounds attend our home and the partnered school, often due to SEMH difficulties. Our home provides a safe, nurturing environment for growth, development, and achievement.

Kedleston Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people. All staff are expected to engage in annual safeguarding training, familiarize themselves with key policies, and act swiftly on concerns. The role requires an enhanced DBS check, references, and completion of a criminal self-declaration form. We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all community sections. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and related amendments.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire directly but have a preferred supplier list. Unsolicited CVs are sent at the agency’s own risk and are considered ‘gifts’ with no liability on our part. We may engage directly with candidates without regard to agency terms. By submitting an unsolicited CV, you accept these terms.