At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and mentor young people, creating a safe and positive environment.
- Company: Blue Mountain Homes, a progressive company changing lives since 2002.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension contributions, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with therapeutic training and monthly recognition awards.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in residential childcare preferred; must have a valid UK/EU driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 34320 - 36088 £ per year.
Job Description
We are currently unable to offer Sponsorship or a Sponsorship Switch.
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.
Training and qualifications 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 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 policies and procedures.
- Accountable to Registered Manager and Deputy Manager.
Our normal shift patterns are on a rolling Rota basis and our shift working hours are: 08.00am-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 License.
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.
- Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
- salary dependant on qualifications and undertaking 8 sleeps 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
- Application Question(s)
- We are currently unable to offer Sponsorship or Sponsorship Switch
Experience
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Licence/Certification
- Manual Drivers Licence (required)
- Work Authorisation
- United Kingdom (required)
- Work Location: In person
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Childrens Residential Support Worker – Solo Home – Loughborough employer: Blue Mountain Homes Limited
Blue Mountain Homes is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of young people. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, competitive salaries, and comprehensive training opportunities, we foster a supportive work culture that encourages personal and professional growth. Located in Stoke on Trent, our team enjoys generous annual leave, a company pension scheme, and recognition awards, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in residential childcare.
Contact Details:
Blue Mountain Homes Limited Recruitment Team
