Job Description

• Free counselling services
• Online Doctor and Eye/Ophthalmic services
• Complimentary medical cover 
• Death in service benefit: 3x salary 

• Blue Light Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
• Christmas Bonus/Vouchers
• Free Staff Meals across our offices and homes
• Company Vehicles provided for each home
• Funded Training
• Paid Induction
• Management Development Programme
• Generous House Budgets for leisure activities, such as cinema, bowling, and dining out
• For those preferring fewer shifts, the option to work 10 shifts per month with appropriate adjustments
• 25 days of paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays, totalling 33 days
• Work in high-quality homes and settings

• A solid understanding of Children's Home Regulations and Quality Standards
• Familiarity with the Ofsted process and comprehensive knowledge of current Children's Legislation
• Knowledge of the needs of children and young people with EBD/SEMH/CSE, and the support services required to meet their needs
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to lead on shift
• Good character, integrity, and resilience to meet the challenges of this role

• Level 3/4 Diploma or equivalent in Children and Young People’s Workforce
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Flexibility to work on a rota basis, including sleep-ins
• At least 2 years of experience in the Residential Children’s Services sector or a similar setting working with children with challenging behaviour (desirable)
• At least 1 year of experience leading shifts in a children’s residential setting (desirable)
• Completion of our Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training, which covers trauma understanding, de-escalation techniques, communication skills, and safety interventions, including restrictive holds.