Job Description
Would you like to work in a home where the environment that has been created for the children is exceptional?
The owner of this particular care home has created something truly special. They believe in supporting the growth of each child as a special individual, whilst going above and beyond to provide a safe and nurturing environment.
The care home currently consists of 3 children age 14-16.
Due to the shifts involved you will need to either be based locally or have your own transport.
You will also be working 3 x 15 hour shifts across 7 days so you will need to be flexible. The most hours you will work in a week will be 45 but there may be the option to work additional shifts.
My client will also consider someone who has worked in a school, health care or a general care based role.
My client offers a variety of benefits which includes holidays rising each year up to 33, your birthday off and an Ofsted bonus, as well as working in a beautiful working environment.
You will be providing full care and control of all children and young people at a level that wouldn''t be any less than a parent would care for their own children.
My client would also consider candidates who have worked in another environment caring for children, or someone with an empathetic approach.
Enhance and effect change for the good of all children who are acquiring necessary skills through their own training and development.
Sleep-in duties will be required on a rota basis which will be shared with other team members.
Overseeing personal hygiene and behaviour of children.
Organise and supervise recreational and day activities. This will also include spending time away from home on occasions to go on holiday.
Be very aware of the differing needs of the children and act as a role model.
Checking and logging information in daily logbook, writing up any incident/accident and restraint forms where required.
Following the Local Authority Child Protection Procedures at all times.
Assisting the children with making representations, complaints and acting as a counsellor.
Attending meetings and training where required.
Skills :
You will need previous experience of working in any of the following with an enhanced DBS: School, Nursery, Care or in a setting that has involved working with children.