Job Title: Bank Night Residential Childcare Worker
Salary: £8.72 per hour
Location: The Shires, Oakham
Hours: Bank
Contract: Bank
We’re looking for a BankNight Residential Childcare worker's to join our team at The Shires based in Stretton, Rutland. Someone who is motivated by helping other, patient and resilient would be perfect for this role.
About the School
The Shires consists of three sites all within a 15 minute drive of one another. We have two Special Educational Needs (SEN) Schools and 3 Residential homes. We help care for and support 33 young people aged 11-19 who have been diagnosed with Autism and may have accompanying learning disabilities, behavioural problems or medical conditions.
The ethos of The Shires is very much characterised by a ‘can do’ attitude. We want people who focus on the positive outcome of our children and take responsibility for helping improve the lives of our young people. We share the value of creating a safe and nurturing home and we want people who can be fair and respectful, in order to do the right thing to support everyone in our care.
About the Group
We are part of Acorn Care and Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.
We provide Education and Care across a number of schools and residential homes nationally. Our specialist SEN provision, coupled with our expertise within residential care means we offer thousands of vulnerable children and young people across the UK a holistic, wraparound care, residential and education service, empowering them with everything they need to flourish. It is by no accident that 94% of our homes are rated as Outstanding or Good.
We welcome staff who share our commitment to help children experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.
About the role
Do you want a rewarding Career? To make a positive difference to young people and their lives? Are you patient, empathetic, resilient and supportive? Yes? - We want you!
The Shires currently has an exciting and challenging career opportunity for Bank Residential Child Care worker's, to join the supportive and friendly team.
During these hours you will be working with the children within their day to day lives; Cook with them, play games and do activities, help them within their day and night routines and assist with any problems or personal care needs the young people may have. A key responsibility is to Safeguard all who are in our care and ensure they are safe and healthy.
Other duties include liaising with other staff, working to agreed care plans and keeping the home clean and tidy.
Who we need?
We are looking for Bank residential staff who have prior experience and a DBS either on the update service or dated within the past 3 months.
Key responsibilities
- Provide a safe, caring and healthy environment where children can thrive and develop independence
- promote and celebrate diversity
- provide a wide range of exciting and challenging opportunities that meet the individual needs of the children
- Safeguard all young people and support them with their individual needs
- Integrate into the supportive team
- To record a log, details of incidents etc., as required by procedure
Please see the Job description for further responsibilities.
Why work for us?
- Opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference
- Continuous professional development and training opportunities
- Free meals, Parking and Uniform
Acorn Care and Education are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS. We expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment and strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for everybody in our care. A full application form must be completed with all employment dates accurate and gaps in employment accounted for.