Residential Childcare Worker
- Shrewsbury
- Fixed Term
Full Job Description
Acorn Education are recruiting Residential Childcare Workers in the Shrewsbury Region.
Role: Residential Childcare Worker
Salary: £23,920.00 per annum
Hours: Fixed Term - Maternity Cover (40 hours per week, two days on, four days off, an additional day per month may be required to meet contractual hours)
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
How we reward you
We want our occupants to have the best support possible, and therefore you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including:
- Salary: £23,920.00 per annum
- Plus Sleep ins: £45 per night
- Shift Pattern: two days on, four days off, an additional day per month may be required to meet contractual hours
- Funded qualifications: starting with working towards a funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. (if you do not currently hold this or equivalent)
- Annual Leave entitlement equivalent to 5.6 weeks per annum (with options to purchase more)
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
- Earn £1000 by referring a friend
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And market leading benefits offered through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
- A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more!
- Critical illness cover
The best part is you don’t need any prior experience, just the following:
- A big heart and passion to make a difference to the residents’ lives.
- Patience, resilience, and calmness.
The Opportunity:
Acorn Education, part of Outcomes First Group, are hiring a Residential Children's Care Practitioner in the Shrewsbury, Shropshire area.
Working with our young people at Little Dinthill Cottage in Shrewsbury, Shropshire you’ll be part of a team supporting 3 children between the ages of 11 to 15 years, to develop the life skills and enjoy the life experiences they need to have bright futures.
The accommodation is based in the Shrewsbury area, and are within commutable distance from Nantwich, Whitchurch, Telford, Shifnal and surrounding area.
We are friendly and fun, and though there are challenges too, everything we do is dedicated to creating rewarding experiences – for those we look after and for everyone in our team!
How to Apply
1. Click Apply and follow the on-screen instructions
2. Visit our website at www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/jobs/ where you can sort all of our live vacancies to find one that is most relevant to you - Search by Role, Location or even distance to your own home to find your perfect job!
Acorn Education is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a free fully enhanced DBS and reimbursement of the Update Service fee.
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