Residential Childcare Practitioner

SGS Care Ltd; Walkden; On-site; Full time

Job description

Job Title:

Residential Childcare Practitioner - Children's Home

Where you will be based:

Walkden, Greater Manchester

Provision:

Children's Home

The Service Users:

Children aged 7 to 17 with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (SEBD)

Working Week and Pay:

• £13.50 per hour on either 36 hours or 48 hours contract with Approx 6 to 8 sleeps per month paid at £52 per sleep. Total Taken Per Year Up to £38,688

Desirables:

• Qualifications: It is desirable that you hold Level 3 NVQ in Residential Childcare, or Level 3 Diplomas in Social or Children Care or Health and Social Care.
• Experience: Desirable to have experience working in a similar setting, such as working with children with challenging behaviour or complex needs (not including care assistant for the elderly).
• Driving Licence: Full driving license is desirable.

Essentials:

• Fluent in English: Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Min Age: 22

Other benefits:

• Competitive pension scheme
• Specialist CPD certified training and accredited qualifications free of charge
• Free meals, snacks, and drinks on shift for all residential staff
• Free parking
• Casual dress
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• On-site parking

The Company:

• Company Ofsted track record: Good across all provision.
• The Team: A warm and friendly team, keen to help each other to support the Young People and also to develop professionally through mentoring.
• Growth Plans: Expanding their services to support more children and young people.
• Ethos / Values: Dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for children, promoting a nurturing and supportive environment.

What does Progression look like:

Progressive pay scale based on experience, qualifications, and performance. First access to other RSW, and senior roles in the company before these get advertised.

Induction:

Full induction, training, and support provided by the provider's in-house learning and development team.

Training:

Access to specialist CPD certified training and accredited qualifications free of charge.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.

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