Learning Disabilities Senior Childrens Residential Care Worker

Skilled Worker, A ratingFull-timePosted 2 weeks ago

Job Description

As Ofsted require us to refer to young people/youth as ‘children’, our official Job Title reflects that. However, as our young people are aged up to 18 years, the term ‘youth’ describes them more fittingly.

Since 2002, we have been "reaching out and changing lives". Blue Mountain Homes is an established yet progressive company, operating Residential Children’s Homes and Independent Schools across the UK, expanding into areas of need.

We are looking for dynamic youth mentors who have a desire to engage, guide and bring a positive influence in the lives of the young people in our care.

You will be looking after Young People with mild to moderate learning disabilities so experience of working with Autism, ADHD and non-verbal and knowledge of Makaton or PECs is desirable.

Training will be provided but the most important quality we are looking for is a commitment and a desire to bring about a positive change in the lives of young people.

The successful candidate must have experience working in a Children's Home, and will already have achieved the Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care.

The Senior Children's Residential Care Worker role will involve:

Helping to create a positive environment for each young person’ with particular reference to his/ her safety, health and education.

Helping to carry the homes ethos and values through to the young people and represent Blue Mountain Homes as a professional.

Maintaining good professional practices in accordance with Ofsted Regulations and the Quality Care Standards for children’s homes.

Engaging in the effective delivery of residential childcare in accordance with Company

Our normal shift patterns are on a rolling rota basis and our shift working hours are: 07.30am-23.00pm per shift, which means days of working can vary from week to week.

Sleep in shifts are required.

All applicants must have a valid manual UK/EU Driving Licence.

A company application form will be required to be fully completed and returned prior to interview. This will be part of the offer process.

We operate using Safer Recruitment at all times so any offer of employment would be dependent on the necessary checks and enhanced DBS.

We are unable to offer Sponsorship or Sponsorship Switch.

Salary: Up to £38,272\* per year (£65 per sleep included)

\salary dependant on qualifications and undertaking 8 sleep’s per month.
Benefits
Company pension 3% Employer Pension Contribution
224 hours Annual Leave
Bank Holiday at Double Pay
Funded Level 4 Apprenticeship
Competitive salary with incentivised overtime at plus £3.50 p/hour
Free DBS Check
Referral programme up to £500
Store discount
Employee Wellbeing service
Career Progression for all Roles
Therapeutic training for all staff
Monthly Recognition Awards
Food Available on Shift
For more information please visit Blue Mountain | Nurture, Support, Grow (bluemountain-homes.com)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £38,272.00 per year

Application question(s)

We are currently unable to offer Sponsorship or Sponsorship Switch.

Experience

Learning Disability: 1 year (preferred)

Residential Child Care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification

Manual Drivers Licence (required)

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care Qualification (required)

Work authorisation

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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