Residential Care Worker

Job Description

How would you like to be paid for 100% of your contractual hours, but only work 80%Job Title: Childrens Care WorkerSalary:£20,000- £21,700 per annum dependant on experience plus additional £35 per night for sleepoversLocation: OakhamContract: Full Time; PermanentHours: 42.5 hours per week - Term Time OnlyEssential: A full driving licence, and the Right to Work in the UKAre you looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career where you can support children and young people to reach their full potential and gain independent livesIf so, look no further!Your wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so were always looking for new ways to improve everyones work/life balance.Were taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).If the trial is a success, well be rolling the 4DWW out across the Groupso theres never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!Acorn Education and Care, are recruiting Children Care Workers to join our team at Grange Therapeutic School.The Grange Therapeutic School are specialist provision for boys and girls with Education Health Care Plans for social emotional and mental needs aged 8-18. We are situated in the beautiful Leicestershire countryside, with close access to major roads, ina Victorian country house. We have with fantastic facilities to develop not only the educational, but also the social and emotional needs of our pupils. With access to woods and lakes on site, the school has an ethos about delivering a personalised curriculumtailored to and driven by the individuals.This home is based in Oakham, and is within commuting distance from Peterborough, Leicester, Corby, Oakham, Knossington and surrounds.Who we are looking for: People with a big heart and passion to make a difference to the residents lives Understanding that the people we care for can be challenging Be patient, resilient and calming Become the go to person for help, support and guidance with their everyday needs Willingness to learn not only about the people we support, but the ins and outs of Childrens Residential Care, by working towards a funded qualification in Level 4 Apprenticeship for Children Young People and Families Practitioner (if you do not currently hold this or equivalent)What we can offer: Funded qualifications: starting with working towards a funded Level 4 Apprenticeship for Children Young People and Families (if you do not currently hold this or equivalent) Annual Leave Entitlement equivalent to 5.6 weeks per year(with options to purchase more) Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions Your Wellbeing Mattersaccess to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checksAnd market leading benefits offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package thats right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness coverHow do I apply Click the apply button below NOW! Or call for more information!*Youll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, more time for you! Dependent upon site location.We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS.