Residential Childcare Worker - Bank Staff

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An exciting opportunity has developed for a Casual Hours Residential Childcare Worker working in a therapeutic Children’s Home in the Burnhope area of County Durham.

Vita Nova are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated individuals who can work in the capacity of therapeutic professional parents, to support and care for vulnerable children and young people. As a Residential Childcare Worker, you will put our children and young people at the centre of everything you do. You will be providing emotional and social support in order for them to flourish and develop.

This is a very important and rewarding role with children and young people at the very centre of our approach. You will be involved in supporting them in all aspects of their life, their emotional well-being, and other elements of their daily life such as school attendance, activities, hobbies and any other aspirations they may wish to follow. As a Residential Childcare Worker you will also be supporting our young people with the more routine aspects of life including household tasks, attending appointments and maintaining contact with family and friends.

Who are we looking for?

Vita Nova would like you to join our family environment if you have a genuine desire to help and support children. We require applicants to share our aim in which is to try and improve the lives of our children and young people, to give them every chance to have a better life and a better future. You must be reliable, enthusiastic and resilient as well as compassionate, understanding and friendly.

We welcome individuals to apply who share our commitment to help children experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills. We ensure our staff are fully trained for any situation, therefore you will receive a full induction, followed by shadow shifts and regular supervisions. An extensive training package is also offered to all employees.

To be considered you must meet the following criteria:

Desirable Skills and Requirements:

• It would be beneficial if you had an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent. However, if you do not have this qualification then you should be excited and driven of the prospect of gaining a recognised qualification with full financial and practical support from Vita Nova as full training can be provided for the right individuals.
• Due to the rural location of the home, you will ideally hold a current driving license and have your own vehicle.
• You will consider yourself to be a resilient and reliable individual who is able to remain calm in situations that may be difficult and challenging.
• Our young people are cared for on a 24-hour basis and you may be required to work some sleep-ins in order to support this.

Essential Skills & Requirements:

• Candidates should be self - motivated, have a strong work ethic, with positive attitude.
• You should be well organised and passionate for working with children and young people.
• You should be confident working both independently and as part of a team.
• You should be reliable & resilient and have a caring nature.
• Be computer literate and have a basic knowledge in using Microsoft office including word & outlook.
• You will be required to have good organisational skills and be an accurate record keeper.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Delivery of child care is of the highest standard.
• Acting in a parent role.
• Meeting the needs of the children in line with our PACE model of care.
• Ensuring the home environment is kept to a high standard in terms of a nurturing environment for our children to develop and grow.

Why work for us?

Be part of an exciting North East company where we endeavour to invest in our staff team. Whilst working for Vita Nova, you will receive:

• Career progression opportunities
• Continuous personal development opportunities and training opportunities you may wish to pursue
• A homely working environment in a beautiful rural location
• An interesting and varied career where no 2 days are the same
• Be paid hourly with rates depending on experience
• A sleep in rate of £40 per night for every sleepover shift you undertake
• Various employee Rewards Scheme and company pension scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Meals provided whilst on shift including meals out and meals whilst on activities

Vita Nova NE Limited are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS checks before commencing employment. A full application form must be completed with all employment dates accurate and gaps in employment accounted for as well as references.

If you think this role is for you, then please apply in the first instance by using the link below and send a CV and contact details. You can also email Vita Nova NE Ltd directly.

Part-time hours: 20-40 per week

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £9.50-£10.50 per hour

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekends

Work remotely:

• No