Job Description
Location: Swadlincote
Pay: £14 an hour
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Shift and Schedule: Overtime, Weekend availability, Day shift, Monday to Friday
Benefits
- Casual dress
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- UK visa sponsorship
Overview
Blossom Care Group is dedicated to providing high-quality support and care to children, young people, and their families. We operate several residential properties in Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and the West Midlands. Our mission is to ensure our young people receive the best possible start in life, laying a foundation for their future.
The Team
We believe our team is essential to delivering the highest standards of care. We invest in regular training, appraisals, and supervision to foster the growth and development of every team member. Our commitment to internal promotion ensures that our staff have genuine opportunities to advance their careers within the care sector.
Training
We provide necessary training for the role, including funding for Level 3, 4, or 5 QCF/NVQ Residential Childcare Qualifications. We prioritize the health, safety, welfare, wellbeing, and development of the young people in our care.
Main Duties
- Support the Manager: Work alongside the residential home’s manager to ensure high standards of care for our service users.
- Empathy and Relationship Building: Demonstrate genuine empathy for young people and support them in achieving their goals and ambitions.
- Supervision and Guidance: Provide supervision, advice, and guidance to other staff members.
- Rota Planning: Participate fully in a working rota, including evenings, sleep-ins, and weekends.
- External Relationships: Build strong relationships with external agencies, such as Local Authorities and Health/Social Care professionals.
- Safeguarding: Be responsible for the effective safeguarding of young people and know how to raise concerns.
- Daily Support: Assist young people with everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning, medical appointments, and meetings.
Shift Patterns and Pay
- Shift Pattern: 1 day on, 2 days off, totaling 10 or 11 shifts per month, including 6 sleep-ins.
- Compensation: A 10-shift month with 6 sleep-ins and 2 overtime shifts pays £35,003.80 annually. Sleep-ins are paid at £60 per night, and on-call cover is paid at £35 per night.
Ideal Experience
- Experience in a children and young adult residential environment
- Understanding of relevant legislation related to the care of young people
- Experience working with young people with social, emotional, and/or behavioral difficulties
Preferred Qualifications
- Level 3 Diploma/NVQ: Residential Childcare Diploma or equivalent
- Level 4 Diploma/NVQ: Leadership and Management for Care Services or equivalent
- Level 5 Diploma/NVQ: Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent
Additional Requirements
- Full driving license (preferred)
- Own transport (preferred)
- Ability to work at least 3 shifts per week and sleep-ins
- Enhanced DBS Certificate (preferred)
- Enrollment in the DBS Update Service (preferred)
Benefits
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
How to Apply
Interested candidates should be prepared to answer whether they require sponsorship with a Skilled Worker Visa. Experience in team leading within a children’s residential home is preferred.
Join us at Blossom Care Group and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people. Click on this link to apply now!
