Residential Support Adult​

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Child First is going through an exciting time of growth and expansion!

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We are looking for people who are interested in a new challenge and feel that they are able to provide children with a nurturing environment to grow up in.

Experience is not essential as we offer an excellent induction training package which includes the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Care on completion of your probationary period.

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We are looking for someone who:

• Is caring, compassionate, and able to build positive relationships with others

• Is able to use their own initiative and think outside the box

• Has the ability to cope with and remain calm in challenging and demanding situations

• Is able to provide nurturing parenting to the children in our home

• Has integrity and good character

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Your main responsibilities will be:

• Assist in the day to day running of the home

• To provide care in line with Children's Homes Regulations including Quality Standards

• To develop and maintain positive relationships with children, adults, families and professionals

• Report writing

• To provide a child centred approach that includes equality, rights, inclusion and listening to the children’s wishes and feelings

• To provide the children with a nurturing parental presence

• To advocate for each child

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We can offer:

• A competitive salary of up to £27,806.50

• A rolling rota pattern, including every other weekend. Our rota pattern ensures consistency for the children and the adult team.

• Overtime paid at time and a half

• Bank holidays paid at an enhanced rate

• Sleep in’s paid at an enhanced rate of £50.00

• An excellent training package, including the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Care on completion of your probationary period

• 28 days annual leave entitlement

• High quality training, performance development, and support

• A bonus for receiving a ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating

• Automatic enrolment workplace pension

• Pay increase for longevity of service

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This Post is Subject to Enhanced Disclosures via the Criminal Records Bureau.

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