Care Worker Fixed Term 40hours

Rockhoppercs; Buxton; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£60 sleep-in payment

Fully funded Level 3 Diploma

£1,000 bonus on completion

Health and wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

Life cover

Job summary

Rockhopper Children's Services is seeking Residential Children's Care Workers for Dovedale House. You will provide safe, nurturing care for children and young people aged 9-17 with SEND, Autism, ADHD and SEMH needs.

Join a supportive team and help empower young people to overcome challenges, build resilience and achieve positive outcomes. Benefits include sleep-in payments, funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and a £1,000 completion bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with SEND or complex needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Resilience, patience and a positive attitude.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and support in a safe, nurturing home environment.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Support daily routines, education and personal development.
• Encourage independence and life skills.
• Support children through challenges and promote positive behaviour.
• Work as part of a team to deliver consistent, child-centred care.
• Contribute to care planning, record keeping and safeguarding duties.
• Help children participate in activities and experiences that enrich their lives.

Skills

SEND experience

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Resilience

Safeguarding

Motivation to help children

Job description

Help young people overcome adversity and achieve goals they never thought possible.

Salary: £27,219 to £29,951 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications) plus £60 per sleep-in shift worked.

At Dovedale House Children's Home, every day is an opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people.
We are looking for dedicated, resilient and compassionate Residential Children's Care Workers to join our team. In this rewarding role, you will help provide a safe, stable and nurturing environment where children can develop confidence, independence and the skills they need to thrive.

Working with children and young people aged 9-17 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism (ASC), ADHD and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, you will play an important role in supporting young people to overcome challenges, build resilience and achieve positive outcomes.
You’ll be more than a care worker. You’ll be a mentor, role model and trusted adult, helping children and young people feel valued, supported and encouraged to reach their potential.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing day-to-day care and support within a safe and nurturing home environment
• Building positive and trusting relationships with children and young people
• Supporting young people with daily routines, education and personal development
• Encouraging independence, confidence and life skills
• Supporting children through challenges and promoting positive behaviour
• Working as part of a team to provide consistent, child-centred care
• Contributing to care planning, record keeping and safeguarding responsibilities
• Supporting young people to take part in activities, hobbies and experiences that enrich their lives
• Promoting the voice, wishes and feelings of children and young people

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children and young people with complex needs and/or mental health needs
• The ability to build positive relationships whilst maintaining professional boundaries
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Resilience, patience and a positive attitude
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• A genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of young people

We welcome applications from people with a range of relevant backgrounds and experiences who share our commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

Why Join Rockhopper Children's Services?

At Rockhopper Children's Services, we recognise the dedication, commitment and professionalism required to support children and young people effectively.

When you join us, you will be part of a supportive team committed to helping children achieve the best possible outcomes whilst also supporting your own professional development and wellbeing.

We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly staff team
• £60 sleep-in payment for each sleep-in shift worked
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• The opportunity to gain a fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• £1,000 bonus upon successful completion of the qualification within 12 months
• Access to health and wellbeing programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
• Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefits platform
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous life cover

About Dovedale House

Dovedale House Children's Home is designed, decorated and equipped to meet the needs of the children and young people who live there. Children are encouraged to personalise their bedrooms and living spaces, helping to create an environment where they feel comfortable, safe and at home.

Dovedale House is part of Rockhopper Children's Services, a specialist provider of care for children and young people with a range of SEND, including Autism (ASC), ADHD and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Safeguarding

Rockhopper Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all colleagues to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and other relevant safeguarding checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce and believe that diversity of experience, background and perspective benefits both our colleagues and the children and young people we support.

Address:

Rockhopper Children's Services,
Unit 7, Brook Business Centre,
Cowley Mill Road, Uxbridge,
UB8 2FX

We are committed to safeguarding vulnerable children and young people and safeguarding is the responsibility of us all.