£26K/yr to £30K/yr
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Residential Care Worker

Posted by Peterborough City Council.

Location: Glinton, Peterborough
Salary: £26,421 - £29,777
Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us:
Clare Lodge is a secure, welfare-only, all-female children's home based in Glinton, Peterborough. We provide individualised support to young people with complex needs, ensuring they receive the care and guidance they need.

The Opportunity:
We are looking for empathetic and passionate individuals to join our proactive and professional care team. As a Residential Youth Care Worker, you will provide care and support while being a role model and advocate for our young people.

Residential Care Worker's Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide care and support to young people with complex needs.
  • Act as a role model and advocate for the residents.
  • Build positive relationships and respond effectively to a range of emotions.
  • Work shifts including 7:30 - 16:30 and 13:00 - 22:00, with alternate weekends off.
  • If you'd like to find out more, please click on Apply now - you will be reidrected to full job description.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Empathy and a passion for helping young people.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to write reports and record incidents.
  • Willingness to work every other weekend and bank holidays.
  • Willingness to do overnight stays (sleep-ins on a rota basis).
  • Ability to take part in physical activities.
  • Must be over the age of 21.

Benefits:

  • A Residential Care Worker receives a yearly retention payment of £2K per annum, subject to performance.
  • Robust induction programme, full training, and continuous learning and development.
  • Sleep-in allowance paid.
  • Meals provided on shift.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • 25 days of annual leave per year plus bank holiday entitlement.

Apply Now! If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity, apply today!

Additional Information:

  • This is a rolling advert, and applications will be reviewed frequently. Candidates will be progressed shortly after application receipt.
  • We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Peterborough and want our workforce to reflect this diversity.
  • Appointment to this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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