Childcare Worker

Childcare Worker (in Training to become a Therapeutic Carer)
Location:Hove
Salary:£25397.00-to £25,530Full Time
Hours:Early Shifts:7:00 am 3:30 pm & Late Shifts 2:30 pm 10:30 pm, including weekends. Sleep Ins required as agreed with the manager, usually, an average of 3 sleep is per month. 2 Weekends per month, Saturday and Sunday. Part Time hours are considered.

We are currently seeking a Childcare Worker to join a therapeutic childrens home supporting children attending a therapeutic SEMH independent school based in Hove.
The Service work therapeutically with children who have complex needs, have experience abusive, neglectful and /or chaotic and traumatic situations and require specialist support in learning how to cope with the pressures and demands of every day living.

Experience /Qualifications:

• Knowledge and a working understanding of good child care practice and healthy child development.
• A reasonable standard of education and general knowledge.
• Insight into the needs of children and young people living in the care system
• Experience of encouraging children and young people to develop their full potential.
• Experience of delivering quality care and nurture to vulnerable children and young people. Good written & oral communication skills, and able to record accurately, objectively, and with clarity.
• A reasonable level of competency in ITC skills including Word, Excel, Email/Internet, and able to operate basic ITC appliances including telephone system, fax machines, scanners, and photocopiers
• Experience of working in a staff team.
• Understanding the importance of confidentiality, privacy, and discretion.
• Experience of or at least appreciation of the stressful and emotionally and physically challenging nature of the task and role.
• Understanding of the importance of practicing equality & diversity and confronting discrimination.
• Understanding of the requirements of OFSTED and other regulatory bodies

Desired Criteria

• A minimum of 1 year proven experience gained in the field of residential child care or social care.
• A reasonable understanding and awareness of current child care legislation.
• Understanding of cost awareness and efficiency.
• Relevant qualification in, or working knowledge of, child care & education provision.
• Self-aware, confident, motivated, sense of humour, creativity, conscientious work-ethic.
• Full clean driving licence

In addition to competitive pay with clear salary progression, the company can also offer:

• opportunities for additional duties and bonus payments (that can significantly increase your earning potential)
• company-paid sickness allowance
• employee group healthcare scheme funded by The Group for all employees
• initial 2-week orientation and a comprehensive 6-month basic training and induction programme
• a training package worth approx. £3,500.00 £4,000.00 per employee
• excellent ongoing training and commitment to investing in your continuous professional development, including therapeutic models and reflective practice, leadership and management, designated safeguarding lead, and further post-graduate opportunities for the right candidate
• fully funded and supported attendance on an accredited Level 3 diploma in therapeutic childcare and education
• effective support through regular practice-based and reflective supervision, guidance, ongoing experiential learning, and coaching from both our executive team and external consultancy,
• working in one of the countrys leading providers of integrated therapeutic childcare and education
• a supportive, caring, and understanding working environment
• real job satisfaction
• a chance to make a real difference in the lives of children