Support Worker – Nights

Support Worker – Nights

Place of Work: Wellingtonia Children's Home
Closing Date: N/A
Salary: Up to: £29,952.00 - Opportunities for overtime at an enhanced rate

Lead with calm. Care with confidence.

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] are looking to recruit at Wellingtonia Children’s Home.

Nestled within 14 acres of peaceful Shropshire countryside, [Employer hidden] is an independently owned residential home and school supporting children and young people with complex needs and learning disabilities. Our beautiful, tranquil setting and strong family values make [Employer hidden] a truly special place to live and work.

Wellingtonia Children’s Home is a family run, Independent Children’s Home for young people aged 8 to 19 many of whom are educated onsite, at [Employer hidden] School. We provide residential care for young people with complex needs associated with learning difficulties, autism, communication, social conditions and other diagnoses. Many of our young people have additional needs linked to symptoms of attachment and trauma. Our approach is a very high standard of compassionate, person-centred, therapeutic care to nurture and support each individual to fulfil their personal potential and to thrive in their lives.

Hours of work: 9 pm to 9 am

Closing Date: This vacancy may close at any time therefore early submission of your application is encouraged

This role is open to individuals who hold a Level 3/4 Diploma in children and young people (or equivalent) and have a worked with young people for a minimum of 2 years and want to continue to develop their career journey with a hugely respected children’s home. Training and self-development are an essential part of our vision and our focus on staff wellbeing is a priority.

We are looking for nurturing and supportive people, who can give our young people high levels of care and allow them to achieve amazing outcomes.

This is an opportunity to bring your own personality and character to work, where you can really make a difference, gain qualifications along the way, and develop a lasting career in a rewarding sector where your input makes a huge difference to others.

You will support the Care Management team in providing the best quality childcare in a safe and care focused environment for the young people. When working, you will have responsibilities for:

• Safeguarding, child protection which will involve report writing
• Monitoring care plans
• Supervision of staff, including development targets
• Nurturing and guidance of colleagues whilst ensuring the welfare and care of the young people
• Liaising with parents and professionals

You will need to:

• Have a commitment to empowering people
• Be able to self-direct
• Have an ability to take responsibility
• Be able to remain calm in difficult situations
• Be positive and of a compassionate nature

Benefits:

• Company Pension Scheme
• Enhanced overtime rates
• Free Freshly cooked meals available during the working day
• 10% off of Vehicle maintenance; Parts Labour
• Perks/Discounts – Access to up to 10,000 big-brand deals and discounts
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a Health and Wellbeing portal
• Guaranteed Hours – Guaranteed to earn the minimum hours stated in your contract; You can earn more, never less
• DBS and Update Service fees paid for
• Work within Overley Halls beautiful estate with fantastic facilities all on one site
• Length of Service Awards
• Bespoke training packages with excellent career progression

About [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden] was established in 1980 by co-principals/husband and wife, Anita and Paul Brown; both from special education teaching backgrounds. They purchased the main building from the RNIB who ran a ‘Sunshine Home’ for children with visual impairments there from 1950 to 1979. The independent school/home was established to provide a specialised, residential learning and living environment for children and young people who have a range of complex needs in a peaceful rural setting. Over 40 years on and [Employer hidden] remains a family run company. [Employer hidden] Ltd. now comprises of [Employer hidden] School, Wellingtonia Children’s home, the Lodge and Woodlands – Adult Care Services. The service users at [Employer hidden] have a wide range of complex needs specifically linked to autism and learning difficulties.

[Employer hidden] Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check with relevant barred list check(s) as well as other employment clearances.