Senior Residential Care Worker

Caldecott Foundation ,
Ashford, Kent
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Salary: From £23,708 to £26,276 per annum £32.94 per sleep in

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A CAREER TO INSPIRE OTHERS Senior Residential Care Worker Ashford, Kent Salary: £23,708 - £26,276 sleeping in duties at £32.94 Pay scale according to relevant experience and qualifications 39 hours per week – 30 days holiday (Inclusive of Bank Holidays) Are you looking for a rewarding role with excellent career progression opportunities? The Caldecott Foundation provides specialist residential care, fostering families and education for disadvantaged, vulnerable and traumatised young people in the UK. We are recruiting for a caring Senior Residential Care Worker who is passionate about improving the lives and outcomes for children and young people; encouraging life skills and helping the young people to develop their social skills through play and education, whilst having fun. We pride ourselves in providing our children and young people with exciting opportunities and an outstanding environment to live in. Duties & responsibilities: Provide a safe environment and support for young people. Assist in the educational, social, emotional and behavioural development of children/young people under the direction and guidance of the Caldecott Foundation’s Management and support. Support, monitor and evaluate the children/young people’s emotional and behavioural difficulties and help develop their social skills. In the absence of the Registered Manager/Deputy Registered Managers, to ensure staff work in accordance with the home’s Statement of Purpose A good sense of humour with the ability to develop relationships with the young people and provide a safe and caring environment for them is essential for the role. Candidates must also have: Minimum of Diploma Level 3 Children and Young People Workforce or equivalent At least 18 months experience of working with children and young people in a residential setting. Minimum of 1-years’ experience of staff supervision Driving License Benefits: We provide accredited training including a Diploma. We actively encourage career progression to enable staff to reach their full potential. We can offer a range of routes to progress your career including management and leadership, social work, education and therapy roles. Workshop Programmes provided. 5% Pension Scheme. Closing Date – 16th March 2020 Interview Date – TBC If you are successful at a formal interview you will be invited to one of the homes to meet staff and young people who also play an active role in the Foundations recruitment process The Caldecott Foundation is committed to safeguarding children. We follow safer recruitment guidelines and all appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references. If you feel you have the personal skills and energy to work in one of our outstanding homes please go to the Foundations website or contact our Recruitment Officer Bethany Cook-Naisbett by phone on 01303 815639 for a full job description and person specification and an application form Please note: we aim to contact shortlisted applicants as soon as possible. Registered Charity No. 307889 This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89677400

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