Residential Care Worker

Tamfol; Stoke-on-Trent; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Sleepovers paid

Bonus for L3 diploma

Refer a friend bonus

Cycle to work

On-site parking

Discounted or free food

Referral programme

Job summary

Care Today (Children’s Services) is recruiting Residential Care Workers to join our homes in the Stoke-on-Trent area. The role involves providing 24/7 care for children facing various challenges, with a six-month probation period during which you will enroll in a fully funded NVQ 3 Diploma in residential childcare.

Sleep-in shifts and waking nights are required, and a valid driving licence is preferred. We offer opportunities for career development within the company, plus a range of benefits

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 Diploma in residential childcare or willingness to enroll during probation.
• Self-motivated to complete the qualification within six months.
• Available for rota including 24/7 shifts and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 Residential care for children in homes.
• Work on a rota that includes sleep-ins and waking nights.
• Support and safeguard young people with varying needs.
• Participate in the funded NVQ 3 Diploma program during probation.

Skills

Sleep in shifts

Waking nights

Good communication

Driving licence

Education

NVQ 3 Diploma in residential childcare

Job description

WE ARE NOT REGISTERED FOR SPONSORED JOB APPLICANTS

Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week (sleep in will be expected)

Advertised salary includes for night working

Are you looking to make a difference to the lives of young people? Are you looking for an exciting challenge, where everyday is different?

Would you like to begin or further your Career in the Residential Care Sector?

Care Today (Children’s Services) are recruiting Residential Care Workers to join our homes.

Our welcoming homes provide 24/7 care for young people within the home, the home is for children all facing a variety of their own challenges, and we are looking for enthusiastic and caring people to help make a difference to these children.

During your 6-month probation period, you will be enrolled in a NVQ 3 Diploma in residential childcare, if you do not already hold one. This will be fully funded and you will be given plenty of time and support to complete However, you must be self-motivated to complete the qualification.

Ideally the person applying will have:-

• Availability and ability to work on a rota that involves 24/7 working
• Good communication and listening skills
• Able and willing to do sleep in shifts/waking nights
• Organisational skills
• Good team player
• Driving licence

Care Today are a family run Independent provider of Residential homes for children of varying ages, along with our sister company Parallel Parents Fostering who have been rated Ofsted Outstanding since 2010.

Our focus is on developing our staff and we have many opportunities for people to develop their career within the company, in the following areas

• Fostering Social Work
• Therapy
• Training
• Education/Teaching
• Registered Children’s Home Managers.

*Sleepovers are paid at £60.00 per sleep / Waking night paid at £15.00 per hour

We also pay sleepovers whilst on holiday (based on avg sleeps from previous 52 weeks)

Bonus for completing L3 diploma

Refer a friend bonus

Overtime paid for above contractual hours worked

• Additional leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification: