Waking Night Children & Young Peoples Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Rothley; Presencial; GBP 23 000 - 27 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Generous pension scheme

Holiday entitlement 26 days+

Hybrid working options

Training opportunities

Health plans

Resumo da oferta

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Residential Children & Young People’s Worker for a new Short Breaks Service in Rothley, Leicestershire. The role focuses on supporting children and young people with ASD and complex needs to build confidence, independence and social skills.

The position requires a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or commitment to achieve it, with flexibility for shifts including sleep-ins, weekends and holidays. Benefits include hybrid options and ongoing training.

Qualificações

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to achieve within timeframe.
• Experience with safeguarding of vulnerable children is important.
• Flexibility to work shifts including sleep-ins, weekends and bank holidays.
• Experience with additional needs is desirable but not essential.

Responsabilidades

• Build trust and nurture relationships to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with parents, carers and professionals to meet each child's needs.
• Contribute to home upkeep, including cooking, cleaning and maintaining a safe environment.
• Accurately documenting information and keeping records up to date.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies to protect vulnerable children and young people.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive environment at all times.

Conhecimentos

Safeguarding knowledge

Flexible to shift work

Formação académica

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Title: Residential Children & Young People's Worker

Location: Rothley, Leicestershire

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated Residential Children & Young People's Worker to join our new Short Breaks Service in Rothley, Leicestershire. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive environment, helping children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and complex needs to develop confidence, independence, and social skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Building trust and nurturing relationships to promote the independence and wellbeing of service users.
• Working collaboratively with parents, carers, and professionals to support each child's individual needs.
• Contributing to the upkeep of the home, including cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a safe environment.
• Accurately documenting information and ensuring records are kept up to date.
• Adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures to protect vulnerable children and young people.
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment at all times.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to achieve this within the required timeframe.
• Motivation to make a positive difference in young people's lives, creating a safe space and building resilience.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and protection of vulnerable children and young people.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Experience working or volunteering with children and young people with additional needs is desirable but not essential; a positive attitude and willingness to learn are key.

Benefits & Work Environment:

• Competitive salary with regular pay reviews.
• Generous pension scheme and holiday entitlement starting at 26 days per year, increasing with service.
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working options.
• Family-friendly leave options, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with employer contributions.
• Discount schemes, cycle-to-work scheme, and cashback offers.
• Access to health cash plans, employee assistance programs, and ongoing training opportunities.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.