At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children aged 6-17 in a nurturing residential environment.
- Company: Join a dedicated team in a beautifully presented children's home.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, bonuses, training opportunities, and well-being initiatives.
- Other info: Full-time role with excellent career growth and support from leadership.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and a compassionate, caring nature required.
The predicted salary is between 14.5 - 14.5 £ per hour.
Location: On site / Clay St, Histon, Cambridge CB24 9EY, UK
Job Type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Childcare | Childcare Assistant
Hourly Fixed Salary: £14.50
Shift Pattern: Full-time hours, with occasional sleep ins.
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
We are recruiting a dedicated and committed Support Worker to join a beautifully presented residential children's home supporting children aged 6-17 years. You'll be supported by an experienced leadership team to provide consistent, trauma-informed care in a safe and nurturing environment. You will work directly with the children to support their physical, emotional and social development while ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
- Working with a team of Support Workers, collaborating with Senior Support Workers and the leadership team to create a safe, nurturing environment for the children.
- Helping children build positive relationships, develop independence skills, and reach their full educational potential.
- Ensuring the home meets all legislation, including Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, Safeguarding and company policies.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable groups.
- Willingness to complete a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare and undertake other required training.
- Compassionate, respectful, calm and caring nature.
- Strong communication and listening skills.
- Reliable, organized and professional – able to demonstrate good team working.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Motivation to help children achieve positive outcomes.
- Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
- Highly competitive rate of pay.
- Length of Service Bonus Scheme.
- Free access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person referred (terms and conditions apply).
- Free Enhanced DBS check and annual update fees covered.
- Annual salary review.
- Blue Light Card Scheme covered.
- Health service discounts.
- Comprehensive induction, training and professional development opportunities.
- Support from an experienced senior leadership team.
- Free access to well-being initiatives.
- Free on-site parking.
We are committed to a fair recruitment process and respect equality and diversity. For more information, please contact our recruitment team.
Support Worker employer: Hollybank Trustees Ltd
Join our dedicated team as a Support Worker in Histon, where you will be part of a nurturing environment that prioritises the well-being and development of children aged 6-17. With competitive pay, comprehensive training opportunities, and a supportive leadership team, we foster a culture of compassion and teamwork, ensuring you have the resources to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. Enjoy additional benefits such as a Length of Service Bonus, health service discounts, and free access to well-being initiatives, making this an excellent place to grow your career while making a difference.
