Job Description

Residential Care Worker - Exciting Opportunity in Peterborough
Are you empathetic and passionate about helping young people? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Position: Residential Care Worker
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) + 2 sleep in per month
Location: Glinton, Peterborough
Salary: £26,210.72 to £29,801.64 (inclusive of shift allowance)

Our Client is offering an exciting chance to join their dynamic team at a secure, welfare-only, all-female children`s home. This role is based in Glinton, Peterborough, where you`ll be a vital part of providing individualized support to young people with complex needs.

What We`re Looking For:
- Empathy & Passion: We need individuals who can respond effectively to a range of emotions and are dedicated to helping young people.
- Relationship Builders: Ability to form positive relationships with young people and colleagues.
- Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, including report writing and incident recording.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work alternate weekends, bank holidays, and overnight stays (sleep-ins on a rota basis).
- Physical Activity: Ability to participate in physical activities.
- Eligibility: Applicants must be over the age of 21.
- Experience: Previous experience in childcare or knowledge of child protection issues and procedures.
- Qualification: NVQ Diploma Level 3 in Children and Young People`s Workforce (CYP)

Why Join Our Team?
- Be a role model and advocate for young people.
- Work in a supportive, professional environment.
- Receive a comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
- Earn a yearly retention payment of £2K, subject to performance.
- Enjoy additional benefits such as a sleep-in allowance, free meals on shift, and free onsite parking.
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Apply Today!
This is a rolling advert, and we review applications frequently. Don`t wait until the closing date - apply today, and we`ll progress your application swiftly. We`re eager to speak with you!

Note: This role requires an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Brook Street Social Care is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.