Residential Childcare Worker

Parallel Parents; Leek; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run residential care provider in Leek is seeking Residential Care Workers. You'll provide essential support and care to children facing various challenges. Successful candidates will be enrolled in a fully funded NVQ 3 Diploma in residential care during a 6-month probation period. Opportunities for career development are available within the organization.

Benefits

Fully funded NVQ 3 Diploma

Qualifications

• Self-motivated individuals are encouraged to complete the NVQ 3 Diploma in residential care.
• Experience in the care sector is beneficial but not explicitly required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for children facing various challenges.
• Support young people within a 24/7 care environment.

Job description

Overview

Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week (sleep in / waking night 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 care, 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.

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: