Residential Childcare Worker

Rite Directions is a small company that offers support and nurture to vulnerable children with complex needs. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced support workers or someone considering a career change to join our children's home in the Peak District.

You must share the same vision as the home, working in a consistent manner to ensure children receive a high standard of individual care to achieve the best possible outcomes. We provide a tailored therapeutic package to support our children and their development. To be part of our team, you must have the capacity, resilience, and dedication to provide a consistent high level of care and support.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a positive environment, at a home set in an amazing location that offers both breathing space and adventure for children to learn, grow and achieve. We are professional, agile and innovative.

We are looking for full time support worker for our children's home in the Peak District. Are you looking for a change of scenery or a new challenge, working in a really positive environment, for flexible employer?

We have an established team and are looking to compliment this with workers who genuinely share our passion and dedication to care for vulnerable children and young people who have suffered neglect or abuse.

Starting in a full time capacity you will receive a great induction, training and opportunities to progress. You will be working in a well-run home, in an amazing setting for an organisation that values its staff and works hard to support them.

The Role

Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of the children and young people in our care.

Working in a team that offers a consistent high level of service, that is in line with our philosophy of care and underpinned by a child-centred therapeutic approach.

To support the homes management team to ensure that a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment is evidenced, delivered and developed in accordance with the organisations’ core values.

The Requirements

· Complete 48 hour shifts with sleep-in duties, two on four off pattern

· Understanding of working to policy/procedure and following instruction

· Able to deal with confrontation and some challenging behaviour

· Good communication and relationship building skills

· Full driving licence is required due to the location of the home

The Benefits

· Competitive pay, negotiable on experience

· Full induction, specialist training and accredited qualifications paid by the company

· Genuine opportunities for career development and progression

· Regular overtime available

· Fully funded DBS

· Employee assistance program

Equal Opportunities

Rite Directions is an Equal Opportunities employer and opposes all forms of unlawful discrimination on grounds such as colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.

All posts are subject to an enhanced disclosure (DBS check) or enhanced certificate registered on the update service.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £31,680.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee mentoring programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Wellness programme

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
• Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• Level 3 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 26/06/2023