Residential Childcare Worker

Right Trak are looking for dedicated staff to join our Residential Children’s Home in Newcastle upon Tyne.

We are looking for caring and passionate individuals to join our team of Residential Childcare Workers. You must be a driver with a full UK driving license as we need to transport children to school, contact, activities etc. Although you may not have experience of working within a Children’s Residential Home setting, we recognise that there are a range of life experiences and transferrable skills that would be a welcome addition to our team.

You will be supported within your role in our home and you will receive training to enable you to succeed in your role. We offer an incentivised funding scheme which will allow you to gain the relevant qualification necessary for the role. The company encourages career growth and continual professional development which can include progression to Senior and Management roles.

We can also accommodate you if you are a student at college or university through offering a range of contracts including full time (40 hours), part time (26 hours) or pool (zero hours).

Right-Trak is a family orientated run company with relationships and well-being of the children at the centre of the care we provide. We offer a safe, warm and comfortable environment for up to five children of either gender, on admission 5 - 11 years old who may have mild to moderate learning disabilities, have experienced trauma or have emotional/behavioural difficulties.

What you can expect:

A competitive salary;

- £28,760.00 - Starting salary for candidates who do not hold the recognised qualification. (This includes 6 sleeps per month)

- £29,280.00 - Starting salary for qualified candidates with a minimum of 2 years’ experience within Children’s Residential Care. (This includes 6 sleeps per month)

- Sleep in allowance £60.00.

- Time and a half-paid on 8 specified Bank Holidays throughout the year.

- 28 days annual leave.

- Company Pension scheme.

- Accredited CALM Theory and CALM Physical training.

-Accredited training in therapeutic care

Right Trak are committed to actively seeking the views of its workforce across the Organisation and are now implementing a new Loyalty Scheme which includes:

- Refer a friend incentive up to £250

- Loyalty bonus after (1year, 3 years, 5years of service)

- Additional day off within the year for a family outing or Christmas shopping.

- Ofsted bonus for Outstanding.

- Use of company caravan in Sandy Bay.

- Employee of the month reward in each individual home to the value of £50

-Employee assistance programme

What we expect:

Qualifications and Skills

• QCF Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce Diploma (or equivalent) is desirable (The organisation will facilitate those without the qualification to work towards this qualification upon completion of their probation period).
• Understanding of child development, therapeutic parenting, the needs of children and a commitment to supporting young people is essential.
• Be able to follow all organisation policies.
• You will be working as part of a team of Residential Childcare Workers so good communication, flexibility and teamwork is essential.
• Possess diverse skills and be able to empathise with children with complex needs and manage a range of challenging behaviours.
• Be willing to work on a shift rota system which involves daytime, evening and night work.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Live within a commutable distance and have the right to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,760.00-£29,280.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving License (required)
• Residential Children and Young People Level 3 qualification? (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/05/2024
Reference ID: RCCOMarWJ