We are currently recruiting for x2 Residential Care Workers on a full time, permanent basis to work within our lovely children's home located in Hoddesdon (EN11).
About Us
Prime Nurture Services is a leading provider of Residential Children's Homes, dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment for our Children. We support children and young people with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (SEBD). Along with all reputable care providers we are fully committed to improving the lives of children and young people in care by providing safe, nurturing, and therapeutic living environments. However, the overarching aim of Prime Nurture Services is to deliver nothing short of “Outstanding” care.
With 4 new homes opening this year, the progression opportunities are fantastic! The opportunity to become a Senior, Deputy or Manager is great due to the way we love to promote from within the company. This helps to keep continuity with our homes, teams and most importantly our amazing children.
About You
Do you have the experience and resilience of working in a role with children? Could you help our Children to manage their emotions in a positive way and help to find therapeutic ways to help with emotional/behavioural and learning difficulties? Can you build a trusting and nurturing bond with them, ensuring a positive relationship throughout and meeting their needs?
Requirements:
- Hold a full driving license
- Ideally level 3 qualified
- Be happy to complete a Level 4 Health and Social Care Diploma In Children and Young People within a 2 year time frame (after completion of your probationary period)
- If you have your Level 4 Diploma be prepared to embark on your Level 5 qualification
- Work a rota pattern (which can change), which reflects the needs of our Children
- Show resilience in some emotional situations, and help our Children to become reflective and positive for their future
- Enable and support our Children so that they feel loved and part of our homes family (belonging and safe)
- Implement policies, procedures and practices necessary to safeguard and promote the welfare of our Children
- Work as a team to provide safe practices for our Children
- Be outgoing, bubbly and be energetic. If you love being outside and burning off some energy this role will suit your personality
- A supportive approach within the team environment through encouragement and inclusivity.
- Make a difference to our Children's lives and have a meaningful impact
What We Offer
- Full Time, permanent roles
- Level 4 Diploma (if you do not have one)
- Bespoke Training Programmes
- Sleep Rate of £70 per sleep
- A competitive hourly rate (paid on a salary basis)
- Employer contribution to our pension
- Enhanced Annual Leave of 33 days per year (Jan to Dec)
- Employee Wellbeing Programme
- Learning Support and Development and monthly supervisions
- Overtime Available
- Birthday day off (extra holiday day)
- Future progression through our mentoring programme
Please note - we do not offer sponsorship.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.01-£13.77 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Working in a Residential Children's home: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- Level 3/4 Diploma Residential Child Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person