Role: Child Care Worker

Location of Role: Lowton, Warrington

Rate of Pay: £25,905.73 - £28,410.65 per annum or the pro-rata

Role Description:

We are currently recruiting for Child Care Workers who will be responsible for providing outstanding care to the children and young people, treating them with dignity and respect.

As a Child care worker, you must be optimistic and compassionate about the care you provide, promoting good childcare practices through the provision of a caring environment for the children in accordance with the home s statement of purpose and function, and in line with Nugent s core values.

Lime Grove Cottage offers accommodation for: • Children and young people between the ages of 12 and 17 • Children who have experienced trauma, abuse and neglect • Children and young people with mild to moderate of learning difficulties, are neuro-diverse and/or have mental health needs

The overriding principle is that the children we care for should have an experience that is as enjoyable as possible, in a safe, healthy and relaxed environment which enables them to reach their full potential.

Experience & Skills:

• Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People s Workforce (or equivalent) OR willingness to undertake.
• Experience supporting children or young people who may perceive behaviours which are challenging in a similar setting is desirable but no essential.
• Ability to recognise and set limits of behaviour and provide controls to emotionally behaviourally disturbed children.
• Experience in supporting children, by listening to them being compassionate and positive.

Hours of work: Shifts of 19.5 or 39 hours per week, it's a 24/7 rota which will include early shifts, late shifts and night working.

Benefits:

• Life Assurance Scheme
• Corporate Medicash Scheme
• Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Access to offers and discounts.
• Blue Light Card
• 30 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after three years in service.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Values Awards
• A comprehensive induction programme with ongoing training and development
• Career Progression opportunities
• Enhanced DBS check which is fully paid for by Nugent and maintained on the DBS update service.

What does it mean to work with us? It s all in the name iACCORD. We live and work by our values, which spell out who we are and what we stand for:

• Integrity we are honest in what we say and do
• Ambition we have high hopes for the future
• Courage we stand up for what we know is right
• Compassion we are kind and support each other
• Optimism we believe we can
• Respect we accept one another and look after all we share
• Dignity we value ourselves and each other

These values guide everything we do, every day with heart, purpose, and positivity.