Childrens Residential Support Worker – Newcastle Under Lyme

As Ofsted require us to refer to young people/youth as ‘children’, our official Job Title reflects that. However, as our young people are aged up to 18 years, the term ‘youth’ describes them more fittingly.Since 2002, we have been “reaching out and changing lives”. Blue Mountain Homes is an established yet progressive company, operating Residential Children’s Homes and Independent Schools across the UK, expanding into areas of need.We are looking for dynamic youth mentors who have a desire to engage, guide and bring a positive influence in the lives of the young people in our care.Training and qualifications will be provided but the most important quality we are looking for is a commitment and a desire to bring about a positive change in the lives of young people.The Children’s Residential Care Worker Role Will InvolveHelping to create a positive environment for each young person’ with particular reference to his/ her safety, health and education.Helping to carry the homes ethos and values through to the young people and represent Blue Mountain Homes as a professional.Maintaining good professional practices in accordance with Ofsted Regulations and the Quality Care Standards for children’s homes.Engaging in the effective delivery of residential childcare in accordance with Company policies and procedures.Accountable to Registered Manager and Deputy Manager.Our normal shift patterns are on a rolling Rota basis and our shift working hours are: 08.00am-23.00pm per shift, which means days of working can vary from week to week.Sleep in shifts are required.All applicants must have a valid manual UK/EU Driving License.We operate using Safer Recruitment at all times so any offer of employment would be dependent on the necessary checks and enhanced DBS.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Up to £34,048* a year (inclusive of £60 per sleep)salary dependant on qualifications and undertaking 3-8 sleep’s per month.BenefitsCompany pension 3% Employer Pension Contribution224 hours Annual LeaveBank Holiday at Double PayFunded Level 4 ApprenticeshipCompetitive salary with incentivised overtime at plus £3.50 p/hourFree DBS CheckReferral programme up to £500Store discountEmployee Wellbeing serviceCareer Progression for all RolesTherapeutic training for all staffMonthly Recognition AwardsFood Available on ShiftJob Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: Up to £34,048.00 per yearApplication Question(s)If you require sponsorship for this role please make us aware.ExperienceResidential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)Licence/CertificationManual Drivers Licence (required)Work AuthorisationUnited Kingdom (required)Work Location: In person