Children's Care Assistant

SENAD Group; Bromyard; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid induction and training

30 days annual leave

£1500 sign-on bonus with relevant care

Blue Light Card

Good progression opportunities

Job summary

Rowden House School in Herefordshire is seeking a care worker to support children and young people aged 11 to 19 with severe learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. You will be involved in day-to-day care, education programmes, and outings as part of a resident-led approach.

The role requires flexible shifts (early and late), weekend work, and a 3-week rolling rota. A travel allowance, induction, ongoing training, and opportunities for progression are offered.

Qualifications

• NVQ 2 or 3 in Care or equivalent qualification.
• Willingness to undertake training to develop within the role.
• Valid driving licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to residents as part of a team.
• Assist with daily living activities and personal care as required.
• Participate in outings and activities with residents.

Skills

Driving licence

Calm demeanor

Good sense of humour

Respect for residents

Training minded

Education

NVQ 2/3 in Care

Job description

Salary: £25,291.50 – £26,481.00 per year (dependent on qualifications & experience)

The role…

Here at Rowden House School we pride ourselves on giving the best possible care and life experience for our young people. As well as attending our onsite school, the young people go on various trips out; we go swimming, we go to cafes; do arts and crafts, cookery, sports, gardening and much more. We are completely led by our residents – we do whatever activities they are interested in (and we can reasonably facilitate!).

The role involves working a 3 week rolling rota pattern including evening and weekend work. This includes two double shifts occurring every 3 weeks and a mixture of early and late shifts. The shift hours are as follows:

Early: 7:30 – 3:30

Late: 3:00 – 10:00pm

About us…

Rowden House School in Herefordshire provides individualised care and education programmes for children and young people aged 11 to 19 years, with severe learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviour.

We invest in our staff, offering a thorough induction programme, ongoing training & development and all Support Workers are enrolled on a NVQ Level 3 Children & Young People’s Workforce training.

Find out why it’s great to work for SENAD and how our staff training programmes can support you in furthering your social care career.

In return for your hard work and commitment, we will offer:

A Travel Allowance for those commuting 14+ miles

Our Employee Assistance Programme

Paid induction and training time

Good internal progression opportunities

30 days paid annual leave

A bonus payment of £1500 will be payable to new care staff (Support Worker grade only) who join us with a relevant qualification (Terms and conditions apply)

A support network of experienced care professionals

A promise that no working day will be the same!

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• An ability to identify and undertake any training necessary to develop within the role
• Good sense of humour
• Calm and even tempered
• A natural respect for the dignity and individuality of residents
• A valid current driving licence

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Previous experience within a residential setting
• Experience of severe learning difficulties and/or challenging behaviour
• Experience in the personal care and hygiene of another person
• NVQ 2 or 3 in Care

Upon starting in this role you would qualify for a Blue Light Card - a discount service for the social care sector providing members with discounts online and on the high street. Read more at: https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk/

The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care. We are committed to safeguarding those in our care; all employees are required to obtain an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and are subject to online checks.

For further information contact our recruitment team on 01885 488096 Ext: 12102