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Form of work
Salary*Sleep In allowances are paid at £40 per night. There are opportunities to work additional hours and overtime across the Service.
Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce
If you want to build a career working with children, the Children’s Residential Services team at Hertfordshire will give you both the training and opportunities to thrive. There are no bad ideas here.
Within our portfolio, we have 6 mainstream homes across Hertfordshire; Hertford, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, Baldock and Watford.
Bright Skies House in Hertford provide high quality care which makes children and young people of either gender to feel safe and nurtured.
We provide support for young people aged between 7 and 17 years and presenting with a range of needs which may include but not exclusively significant trauma, mental health issues, risk of exploitation, challenging behaviour and/or significant attachment issues. Children may also have a diagnosis of ASD and /or learning needs.
The role
Reporting to the Senior Worker, your main focus will be on providing nurturing therapeutic care to children who have experienced traumatic life experiences. Day-to-day, that could mean coordinating cooking and cleaning routines, administering medication and arranging school runs, activities and appointments, as well as preparing child-centred reports.
It is shift-based, with late, weekend, Bank Holiday and sleep-in duties. Naturally, we will look for you to ensure the home meets legislation, including Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards and HCC policies. Ultimately, you will be one of the homes influential champions. Ultimately, you’ll be one of the home’s friendly, engaging personalities - ready to help whatever the need.
Whilst no formal qualifications are necessary you will require a resilient personality, you will also have a palpable drive to make a difference for the children in your care. It is essential that you have a full driving licence and access to a car.
