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Ivory Cottage
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Nuneaton, Warwickshire
Childrens Support Worker
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Salary: From £18,084 to £22,894 per annum |
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Overview
Ivory Cottage are looking for staff who are inspired to engage support and work alongside young people within a dynamic team environment. We are seeking professionals who can bring with them a variety of skills and experiences but also maintain a real aspiration to be the catalyst for change and progress in the lives and journeys of young people. We are looking for applicants who have great motivation, looking for great experience and great rewards. Staff will maintain a commitment to the journey within a residential home We will also play an active role in promoting empathy and awareness through calm, thoughtful approaches helping young people begin to verbalise and understand how they think and feel. Caring for children looked after will also require the resilience and mindfulness to understand complex and sometimes challenging behaviour in a person-centred manner. Previous experience is preferable, but not essential. A level three Diploma in the child and work force development would be advantageous as would the preparedness to work towards attaining this qualification within two years. The hours are to be worked on a rota and are on a shift basis to meet the needs of our young people and require flexibility. Driving licence, access to a vehicle and business class insurance are required. As is the preparedness to work across our services and support homes as required. You will have a usual nominated location of work, however in unusual circumstances this may be adapted to meet young people’s needs. The hourly rate scale advertised is subject to experience, qualification and suitability. All opportunities within Ivory cottage are advertised as being subject to receipt of acceptable references, a thorough safer recruitment process and satisfactory probationary period. "Ivory Cottage is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment." There will be a need for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for anyone working within regulated activity. Purpose of Job: To join a team offering comprehensive residential services for Young People aged between 7- 18 years (on arrival). Our approach is essentially concerned with well-being, learning and growth. It is underpinned by the idea that each person has inherent potential, is valuable, resourceful and can make a meaningful contribution to their wider community if we find ways of including them. Equal Opportunities: Ivory Cottages has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in both services to the Young People placed and the employment of people. It expects all employee's to understand and promote its policies in their work. Job Context: Ivory Cottages strives to provide services, which are child friendly and sensitive to the individual needs of our children, Local authorities and all sections of the community. It is the responsibility of all colleagues to work to achieve this. We want our homes for children to be the 'difference that makes a difference’ in Young People and colleagues’ lives. We firmly believe that the care the Young People receive can only be as good as the adult groups ability to deliver. In part this is your responsibility - Ours is to ensure you are supported, developed and trained to be able to succeed. Please apply online Job Type: Full-time Salary: £18,084.00 to £22,894.00 /year This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89951571