Senior Care Worker / Team Leader (For Children's Home)

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Job Title: Senior Care Worker / Team Leader for EBD Residential Children's Home

Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire

**Join our dedicated, warm, and welcoming Children's Home in Hitchin! Our lovely new home is the residence for one child. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a supportive and positive environment.**

Package

• Salary: £33,306 – £35,568 p.a. (Including an average of 7 Sleeping shifts per month). Base salary is £28,266 - £30,528 p/a and sleeping are paid at £60 per shift.
• Hours: 40 hrs per week + sleeping shifts + overtime offered
• Our rota operates on a shift basis of 2 days on followed by 4 days off
• Holidays (FTE): 32 days including Bank holidays
• Company pension

Cornerways Homes Exclusive Benefits:

• £60 per sleeping shift
• Employee Referral Fee: £250
• Ofsted Bonus: £100 (Good) or £150 (Outstanding), one-time payment upon final report publication
• Annual Pay Rises: 4%, given after 12 months of work starting in April (discretionary)
• Additional Birthday Annual Leave Day
• Christmas Day/New Year's Day: 2x rate for all shifts on 25th December and 1st January; 1.5x rate for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
• Overtime: Paid at 1.25x rate
• Overtime (11 pm-7 am): Paid at 1.5x rate (Waking Night staff included)
• Loyalty Bonus:
• - Year 1 (12 months): £250 + 1 extra annual leave day (8 hours)
• - Year 2 (12 months): £350 + 1 extra annual leave day (8 hours)
• - Year 3 (12 months): £450 + 1 extra annual leave day (8 hours)
• - Year 4 (12 months): £550 + 1 extra annual leave day (8 hours)
• - Year 5: £600
• - Year 10: £1,250

Service Description

• Small EBD Residential Children’s Home for children 11-17 years.

Job Purpose

• To assist the Manager in providing a high-quality service for children and young people requiring care.
• To lead by example and maintain good professional practices.
• To take responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of our children and young people while on duty.
• To ensure all children have a plan, risk assessment, behaviour management plan, and any other necessary plans.
• To lead shift plans and weekly plans, guiding and supporting staff to implement them.

Person Specification

• Experience: Experience working within a childcare setting, experience with traumatised children and those with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner /Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent)

Staff Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company pension and attractive annual leave entitlement
• Free food and beverages when on shift
• Supportive work environment
• Store discounts and gym discounts
• Child-focused workplace
• Progression and development opportunities
• Extensive free training, including specialised training
• Monthly support from a clinical psychologist
• Company-funded training, including NVQ qualifications
• Working in small homes with a high focus on outcomes
• Paid-for pre-planned activities and holidays/meals

If you are passionate about making a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people, we want to hear from you! Join our team and be part of creating a safe and nurturing environment where they can thrive and build a brighter future. Apply now and take the first step in your rewarding career journey with us.

At Cornerways Homes, safeguarding and protecting children and young people is our top priority. Rigorous staff selection & DBS checks ensure a safe, nurturing environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £33,306.00-£35,568.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Application question(s):

• Do you have a valid DBS and are you on the DBS update system?
• What is your current notice period (when are you available from)?

Experience:

• Residential Children's care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• Level 3/4 NVQ in Residential Childcare (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Senior CW