CARE ASSISTANT - CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL
£24,102 - £25,608 PER ANNUM
£12.36 - £13.13 PER HOUR
HERTFORDSHIRE
What they can offer
- Full time or part time hours available – between two or five shifts per week
- Mixed shift pattern of earlies and lates (07:00 – 14:30/ 14:15 – 21:45)
- Rewarding opportunities to support children and young people with complex needs and Epilepsy to “live life to the full”
- Starting salary of £12.36 per hour
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Career pathway including registration onto a Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded by the organisation)
- Onsite training and assessment team delivering a variety of learning opportunities and development opportunities
- 20% uplift on your salary for working overtime on a Saturday & Sunday
- Subsidised staff transport service from Bishops Stortford, Harlow, Sawbridgeworth and Stansted Abbotts that runs in line with their shift patterns
- Eligible for Blue Light card and other health and leisure discounts
- Free onsite parking and subsidised canteen
What you’ll be doing
- Daily care and living support, which includes personal care
- Promoting independence and learning in line with well being
- Encouraging fun leisure and social activities
- Ensuring a safe, secure and clean home environment
- Food preparation and cooking meals
- Administering medication (full training provided)
What they are looking for
You'll be passionate about supporting children and young people to ensure they reach their goals and have the best possible futures. Ideally you will have some previous experience of working in care or education, but if you can commit to being dedicated, patient and adaptable with excellent communication skills, then you are just the person they need!
How to apply
Complete an application form and upload an up to date CV on their website. All offers are conditional and subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check. Please note they are not on a public transport route. The salary range advertised is based on full-time equivalent and appointment on the scale is dependent on the role, qualifications and experience. Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis; therefore, they recommend that you apply sooner rather than later. They reserve the right to close an advert if they receive sufficient applications ahead of the deadline.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
They embrace equality and aspire to create a diverse and inclusive working culture. They are proud to be recognised as an Investor in People and to hold Disability Confident status. They are an equal opportunities employer welcoming all applications from across the community. If you require any reasonable adjustments at application or interview stage, please do contact them as soon as possible.
Safeguarding
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Some of their positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults and young people. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Their vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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