Role: Children's Residential Care Worker - Waking Nights Location : Bloxwich, Walsall Hours : 10pm to 8am Shift Pattern : Week 1 - 4 on, 3 off Week 2 - 3 on, 4 off Salary : Up to **£14 per hour (overtime may also be available) Job Type : Permanent, 36hr contract Nurtured Future Living are looking to recruit for Waking Nights Children's Residential Care Worker to join our team.
Do you want to be part of a devoted team of care workers working in one of our beautiful Ofsted Registered Children's homes in Bloxwich?
We provide a safe, stable and caring environment for children and young people to make their home. Our children and young people's ages range from 8 up to 18 years old and they have often experienced high levels of trauma, neglect, and crisis in their young lives, resulting in them experiencing complex challenges.
What is essential for this role?
At least 12 months experience within a children's residential setting.
An NVQ/Diploma Level 3, or equivalent, in Children & Young people What will be expected from you as a Residential Care Worker?
Creating positive relationships and meeting the needs of our children and young people Using your experience and skills - further developed with our support and training, you will assist with the care of our children and young people An excellent understanding of safeguarding An ability to articulate and ensure comprehensive record keeping Preferred - Previous experience within an OFSTED regulated residential setting Preferred - Driver with full UK driving licence What will you receive in return for being a Children's Residential Care Worker?
- Competitive hourly rates of pay - Free initial enhanced DBS check* - Funded accredited qualifications earn whilst you learn and upskill your career!
- Extensive paid attendance to our Induction Training.
- 24-hour on call support - 28 Days Paid Holiday!
- Company Sick Pay (Once probation passed) - Contributions to your pension - Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support.
- Refer a Friend Scheme, £100 voucher of your choice Nurtured Future Living is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its homes.
We use robust safer recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment.
Nurtured Future Living is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support and care for our children and young people.
Click on apply now and let's get you started in your first steps of joining the Nurtured Future Living team.
* We will pay for your initial DBS check, where it is then your responsibility to either join the update service or pay for a new certificate upon renewal date (every 2 years).
** £13 per hour without qualification.
£14 per hour with qualification.
We're sorry, but we do not currently offer sponsorship to applicants.