Childcare jobs in Argentina

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 an NVQ Level 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. Sleep in shifts and waking nights are required. You will work on a rota that involves 24/7 availability.

• 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
• Driving licence

Care Today is 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 average sleeps from previous 52 weeks). Bonus for completing L3 diploma. Overtime paid for above contractual hours worked.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay: Loyal ty bonus, Signing bonus

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Free or subsidised travel
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

• NVQ Level 3 Residential Childcare (preferred)
• Driving Licence (required)

• United Kingdom (required)