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SalaryBank Support Worker
Bank contract, flexible hours, as and when required
Hourly rate £12.82 per hour
We have exciting opportunities at Sunlight Children’s Care Ltd to work as a Residential Childcare Support Worker, working with young people between the ages of 8 -18.
Sunlight Children’s Care is a family run residential childcare providers, both offer a variety of residential placements to young people between the ages of 8 – 18 and who may display emotional and challenging behaviours. The young people placed within our services have often experienced significant adversity and trauma in their young lives and may no longer able to reside within their familial / foster home.
Our aim is to create a safe and sustainable nurturing environment for our young people and a developmental and rewarding workplace for our care team. We ensure our team(s) adhere to Ofsted standards and guidelines referencing the Children’s Act and Children’s Care Standards, Ofsted is the looked after children’s regulatory body.
We are looking for someone who has a passion for working with young people and really want to make a difference to their lives. Our positions are open to experienced candidates or those who have transferable skills. Full comprehensive training is provided for those new to childcare sector. You will be a positive role model for the young people and encourage them to develop meaningful relationships and attachments, whilst contributing to their development, enabling them to reach their full potential.
Company Benefits include;
- Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, giving you high street and online discounts
- Comprehensive induction and full training provided
- Team building events
- Free DBS application and yearly checks
You may be completing your Level 3 /4 diploma in Children and Young People or have experience in childcare or youth setting at a Residential Childcare worker level and an understanding of the challenges young people and carers face within a residential care setting.
A Full UK driving licence is required.
For more information and to receive an application form, please forward your CV to our recruitment team via email at: recruitment@sunlight.care
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Pay: £12.82 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Diploma level 3/4 Children and Young People (preferred)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
