Job description
Cherish Children’s Care has an exciting opportunity for Senior Residential Childcare Practitioners to join our team at our children's home in Bacup.
We are looking to recruit Senior Residential Children's Practitioners who are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people from within our communities.
Cherish Children's Care specialise in providing support to children and young people who may have a range of complex needs including emotional and behavioral issues or who may have found it difficult at their previous setting whether this be family, foster care or residential care. Our therapeutic homes provide a nurturing environment for you young people to feel safe and to achieve their own personal life goals.
Working alongside the Registered Manager and the management team you will support the day to day running of the home ensuring all of our children and young people remain safe, happy and well cared for. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a new home and in shaping the service that we provide to the children and young people in our care.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Level 3 NVQ Children or equivalent (desirable)
- 6 months experience working within a children’s residential setting
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- To be self-motivated and task orientated and show strong leadership skills
- Can demonstrate confidence in liaising with Social Workers, Police, LADO and families.
- The desire and passion to safeguard, motivate, and inspire the young people in your care.
- The characteristics and personality to handle challenging behaviour effectively and professionally.
In return we offer real management progression through our Management Training Programme and Coaching; a competitive salary package including pension contribution and the opportunity to help change the lives of some of our most vulnerable children and young people.
If you think you might be the right candidate for the role or if you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further please contact HR on 01253747469
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.73 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent (preferred)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person