Senior Residential Care Worker

The Caldecott Foundation; Worksop; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's therapeutic foundation in Worksop is seeking a Senior Residential Care Worker to support children who have experienced trauma. This full-time role offers a salary between £27,033.24 and £37,557, depending on experience, along with various employee benefits. Candidates must hold a Diploma Level 3 in Children and Young People Workforce or equivalent. Join a vibrant team dedicated to improving young lives.

Benefits

28 days holiday entitlement

Health cashback scheme

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Looking for a career with opportunity to grow into a managerial role.
• Happy to use our cars to drive young people to activities and appointments.

Responsibilities

• Support children who may have experienced trauma.
• Be a safe and reliable role model.
• Work on personal skills and development.

Skills

Interest in children's mental health

Fun and reliable role model

Team player

Physically fit and adaptable

Resilient and emotionally aware

Education

Diploma Level 3 Children and Young People Workforce or equivalent

Job description

Senior Residential Care Worker

The Caldecott Foundation works in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80. Salary £27,033.24 – £37,557 depending on experience, 39 or 45 hour contract available. Additional £52.50 per sleep in. Contract: full time. CLOSING SOON.

ABOUT US

The Caldecott Foundation has been helping children build a future for over 110 years. We provide schools, homes and therapeutic services to children and young people. We are passionate about improving outcomes for our young people, encouraging life skills, and developing their social skills through play and education, whilst having fun. We pride ourselves on providing our children and young people with exciting opportunities and an outstanding environment to live in.

ABOUT YOU

• Looking for a career with opportunity to grow into a managerial role.
• Interest in children's mental health, psychology, or education.
• Want to help children who may have experienced trauma recover and build a future.

WHAT KIND OF PERSON DO WE NEED?

• Fun, kind, a safe and reliable role model.
• Calm, enthusiastic, creative, and great sense of humour.
• A team player, keen to grow and work on their own skills.
• Physically fit, happy to work hours around the needs of our children, and not offended by the odd swear word.
• Resilient, emotionally aware, level‑headed.
• Able to see beyond behaviour and seek to understand the communication of need.
• Happy to use our cars to drive young people to activities and appointments.
• Successful candidate should hold the Diploma Level 3 Children and Young People Workforce or equivalent.

WHAT WE CAN GIVE YOU

• Basic Salary: £27,033.24 – £37,557.
• £52.50 per sleep in.
• 39 or 45 hours per week contracts available.
• 28 days holiday entitlement (inclusive of Bank Holidays), increasing to 30 days after 3 years of service.
• Solid career progression, with recognised qualifications, up to and including Masters level, funded by the company.
• A health cashback scheme (covers you and up to four children).
• A company pension scheme.
• An employee assistance programme.
• Vouchers and discounts off retail, food, and entertainment.
• A cycle to work scheme.

SOUND LIKE A MATCH?

Please send your CV through the 'apply for this role' button. The application will be sent an Application Form, the Job Description and the Person Specification.

Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorships.

The Caldecott Foundation is committed to safeguarding children. We follow safer recruitment guidelines, and all appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.