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Form of workBe A Hero: Join Us as a Care Assistant and Transform Lives
Do you have a passion for helping children? Do you believe that every child deserves to feel loved, nurtured, and empowered? If so, we've been waiting for you.
ABC Care and Education, a family-owned company with a home in the heart of Kendal, is seeking a full-time Residential Support Worker to join our team.
Our home accommodates three amazing children aged 5, 7, and 9 who deserve to feel love and care.
As a Care Assistant, your Role would include the following:
We are looking for someone who could do full time hours and some sleep ins, but we would welcome part time applications as well. Our staff usually work 3 days out of 7 across the week.
As a team, we support our children with care, education & therapy, and you'll ensure high levels of emotional and physical care are planned, provided, and applied in accordance with the home's procedures and strategies. You'll work closely with our experienced team to ensure that our children receive the highest levels of care.
What We're Looking for
You don't need years of experience - just a genuine desire to make a difference in children's lives. We need organised, motivated team players who can build meaningful relationships and have excellent verbal & written communication skills.
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- NVQ / Diploma level 3 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Benefits You'll Love
- Annual Pay Review
- Pension Scheme
- Health Scheme
- Full induction
- Employee Assistance
- Discount Scheme
- Meals Provided
- Sleep In allowance
- Mileage Allowance
- On Demand Pay
Our salary range is competitive and depends on experience and sleep in shifts. Please note, our homes are rural, so access to your own vehicle would be necessary.
Given our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of the vulnerable children in our care, we adhere strictly to safer recruitment practices. As part of our comprehensive hiring process, we conduct an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We also carry out thorough reference checks to ensure that our staff members are well-suited for their roles.
We currently Do Not offer Visa Sponsorship.
Why Us?
- We Believe in Making a Difference: Every child in our care should look back at their time with us and know, without a doubt, that we believed in them and gave them the tools to thrive.
- We're Family: Join a team that truly cares about the children we care for. We're proud of our commitment to delivering the best quality of care.
- We Invest in You: Whether you have years of experience or are starting a new journey, we'll provide the training and support you need to excel. A diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care is desirable, but not mandatory as we'll fund this for you within your first 6 months.
Don't just make a living - make a difference. Apply today to join ABC and start changing lives.
