Job description
About Heartwood
With more than a decade’s service in the field of social care, Heartwood Care Group have provided an experienced support for children and young people in their local communities delivering a tailored approach to each child and a flexible care for those with emotional and/or behavioral difficulties who are emotionally vulnerable and occasionally challenging.
We are currently seeking passionate Support Workers to join our exceptional team, dedicated to empowering our young people to achieve transformative and lasting positive outcomes.
Pay: £12.90-£13.70 per hour.
Contracted Hours: 40
Shift Patterns- 8:00am-11:00pm plus sleep
8:00am to 8:30 pm
8:00 pm-8:30 am
Sleep inn-£45 pounds(11pm-7am)
Responsibilities
- Ensure that all issues relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable children and/or adults are reported according to policies and procedures and in accordance with the safeguarding policy.
- Promote young people’s involvement in all areas including service delivery, quality assurance and organisational development.
- Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with both internal colleagues and external bodies alike.
Requirements
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of social emotional and behavioral difficulties and how these may impact the lives of the young people that we support.
- Empowering, approachable and resilient worker who can inspire young people to engage in all aspects of their daily routine
- Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential; full training will be provided.
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce) are desirable.
Rewards
· Fully funded training qualifications
· My Staff shop
· Employee Assistance Programme
· NEST pension Scheme
· 28 days annual leaves (including bank holidays)
· Refer a friend Scheme
· Enhanced DBS paid by us.
"This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment
"All successful candidates offered employment will be subject to compulsory screening checks, this will include employment references and an Enhanced DBS check.”
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.90-£13.70 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Flexible language requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Are you above 20 years old?
- Are you willing to commit to 40 hours a week?
- Can you work the shift patterns mentioned in the job description?
- Are you currently on Sponsorship or Would you need it in the future?
Work Location: In person
