Residential Childcare Worker

At Common Thread are dedicated to leading in the creation and provision of innovative healing environments for children and young people who have been hurt by trauma, abuse and neglect.

We’re looking for nurturing, fun and interesting people who are passionate and committed to making a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people and have the drive to grow and develop in a professional environment.

We’re looking for full time members of staff for our Fenwick house.

There are many benefits working with Common Thread detailed below:

· 10 days training when you start and further development throughout your career with Common Thread

· Shift patterns which promote healthy psychological and physical recovery. Our model for full time workers being 48 hour shift, three days off, 48 hours shift and four days off. Working 10 days out of 28 day rota. 5 Return journeys in a 4 week period.

· Free external counselling to all our staff

· Opportunities for development and career progression

· Annual events including our Children's Christmas Party

· Paid Membership to the Hospital Saturday Fund which helps cover the cost of healthcare that is not covered free by the NHS such as dental and optical bills.

· Private Health Cover

· A 24/7 employee assistance and counselling programme

· Employee medical benefit scheme

· Employee discount scheme

Each working day at Common Thread will be different from the last. Your main responsibility will to be look after the wellbeing of our young people but your day-to-day tasks will change from going out on activities with young people, taking them to school or family contact etc. For further information please look at our application back on our website.

If you have the drive to make a real difference and would like to join the Common Thread family, please click the apply button above.

Please note that CV's will not be accepted, please complete our online application form.

Salary dependant on experience and qualifications. Wage includes sleepover allowance.

MANUAL UK DRIVING LICENCE REQUIRED.

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

Salary: £29,952.00-£33,519.46 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person