Residential Child Care Worker PT- Peripatetic
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Update day: 01-06-2024
Location: Stockton-on-Tees North East
Category: Executive management Production / Operation Part-time
Industry: Primary Secondary Education
Position: Entry level
Job type: Part-time
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Pebbles Care have a new opportunity for a part-time Residential Child Care Workerto work on a permanent, peripatetic basis. As peripatetic worker, you will work across a small number of homes within the same geographical area, travelling and providing cover where required.The role offers you stability with the additional benefit of varied work. It is ideally suited to someone who is flexible throughout the working week, nights and weekends and enjoys travelling to different locations providing an opportunity to interact with different employees and children.You will work as a team, building long lasting relationships with our children and young people. You will accompany our young people to and from school or college, facilitate family contact, create a warm and comforting environment, have fun and go on days out as well as shopping, cooking, cleaning and encouraging participation in local activities and hobbies.Previous experience in Residential Child Care is extremely beneficial, however there are many transferable skills for this role. You need to have a dedicated and resilient approach as well as an extremely caring and nurturing nature.Our dedicated Learning & Development team support our employees to achieve the industry recognised qualifications and training courses. This may include NVQ/SVQ Level 3, subject to funding. This qualification will enhance your career in Children’s Residential Care, opening up future opportunities for advancement within the company.Essential Qualities that we look for include:- A nurturing and caring nature,
- An engaging personality , allowing you to form non-judgemental relationships,
- A consistent and professional manner,
- An active and supportive listener,
- Deeply empathetic to every situation,
- A creative ability towards having fun and learning new skills,
- Highly responsible and accountable when it comes to safeguarding our children and young people,
- A resilient approach to the role,
- A willingness to learn and develop your skills and abilities,
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
- Proficient IT skills and experienced in using Microsoft packages,
- A full UK driver’s licence.
- One years’ experience in child care or youth settings
- An SCQF Level 7 or Level 3 Diploma / relevant to Children and Young People’s Residential workforce, or working towards.
- An interest in pursuing relevant Child Care qualifications,
- Familiar with the Codes of Practice set out by regulatory bodies, i.e. SSSC,
- An existing PVG / DBS certificate
- 28 days holidays per annum pro rata
- Auto-enrolment into the company pension scheme
- A cash back health care plan including 24/7 access to a GP and discounts on gym memberships
- Employee assistance helpline
- Life assurance
- Career progression through opportunities to gain relevant and necessary vocational qualifications, i.e. NVQ/SVQ Level 3.
- A comprehensive induction and support in your role through regular supervision meetings as well as opportunity to progress in your career.
Deadline: 16-07-2024
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