Job Description

Do you want a challenging and rewarding career with real opportunities to change the lives of young people living in a children’s home? If you are dynamic, dedicated and enthusiastic then we want to hear from you.

Who we are

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) operates 5 children’s homes including a national secure children centre with education. Overall, the service employs approximately 200 care staff and 30 support services staff across the 5 sites. Our homes accommodate 25 young people aged 6 - 17, our main aim is to offer an exceptional family focussed caring environment where children and young people can feel safe and thrive in order to meet their full potential.

The service is inspected by Ofsted on a yearly basis. Currently Thorndale Views is rated as Good. It is crucial that everyone in our team is committed and motivated to meeting the needs of our young people and have high aspirations for each and every young person we live and work with.

Why choose us

Working at Thorndale Views is not just a job, it’s one of the most rewarding career choices you will make. Our work is challenging and physical but if you have the drive and dedication, resilience and passion then you will enjoy an exciting and stable career with us.

The role

At Thorndale Views we have six young people (aged between 6 and 17yrs old) able to live with us at one time. Our main house has 4 beds and we have two multi home properties for one bed in each home. These young people are here through no fault of their own. They have often had a troubled and traumatic start to their young lives, but through positive and constructive interventions by a skilled and committed staff team they are supported to address their emotional, social, and educational needs to enhance their life chances.

Your personal qualities and life experience will help us create an environment of reflection, challenge, personal attention, and specialist help. Your talents will help young people develop the values, skills, knowledge, self-control and direction that will enable them to fulfill their potential.

This role requires you to work to a shift pattern which includes early and late shifts with sleep over duties. There is an enhancement paid between 8pm and 6am and all weekend. This starts at £2,934.36 - £3,183.84 per year depending on spinal point (figures based on 37 hour contract). There is also a sleep-in allowance paid for each one completed.

You must have a good general education and be willing and able to undertake relevant training. You will be supported to complete the Level 4 Diploma in Children, Young People and Family Practitioners, which is a requirement of the job role.

Requirements

• Good general education
• Willingness to undertake training
• Ability to work shifts including sleepovers and weekends
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare
• Resilience and emotional intelligence

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 31 after 5 years)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme
• Free parking
• Equipment provided (mobile phone, laptop)
• Discount schemes

Useful information

Please note, if you require sponsorship to work in the UK, the position of Residential Support Worker does not meet the criteria for UK Visa Sponsorship.

You will work an average of 37 hours per week, following a designated shift pattern between 7.15am – 10.15pm, with alternate weekends and some bank holidays.

The successful applicant will be required to have Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

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