Top Job Recruitment is currently looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals to work in a 6 bedded children’s home based on the outskirts of Colchester.

This beautifully built home is based in a quite village and has recently been refurbed opening in July 2022. With space for 6 children, 2 staff sleep rooms (both with ensuites), 3 living spaces and a modern kitchen. The home is situated on plot of land allowing enough room for activities such as football, chickens and a separate building built purely for therapy sessions.

The home supports children between the ages of 10-16 who have struggled with childhood trauma and need a friendly face to turn to with their concerns.

Shift patterns are on a rolling rota, 07.30-15.30, 14.30-22.00, you will be required 1 weekend in 3 working long days either Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Saturday Sunday Monday.

Job Role-

• Supporting Young People to live their lives to their full potential.
• The salary on offer is up to £23,000 per annum. 
• Permanent job role with a flexible schedule with shifts including earlies, late, and long days (07:30 am to 11:00 pm)
• As the young people are living in a home, there will be long shifts required (12 hours) plus sleeping ins at the home occasionally.
• Helping young people budget and handle money, promoting their independence before they enter adulthood.
• Cooking healthy and nutritious meals.
• De-escalating situations that might arise during shift and ensuring situations are handled accordingly.
• Having fun and making their daily lives as bright as the next.
• Being a role model to young people and spending time with them.
• Attending any appointments with the young people.

Requirements-

• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Must be aged 22 or older (due to safeguarding)
• Hold a Level 3 in Residential Childcare or willing to work towards.

What’s in it for you?

• Discounts and free gifts for (Tesco, VUE, Boots, Starbucks,)
• Receive a £ 100 bonus for achieving a ‘Good’ Ofsted outcome for the home, and a £200 bonus for achieving ‘Outstanding’. Also receive £200 service award on your two-year anniversary.
• Generous salary and even mileage to get from and to work! 
• Perkbox Wellness - Discover hundreds of online classes, ranging in everything from home workouts to lunchtime yoga sessions.
• Childcare Vouchers & Workplace Nursey.
• Free mobile phone insurance
• Full support from the Owner/Director
• Career progression with the company
• Salary Reviews and Quarterly Incentives.

If you’re looking to work for a new company or to kick-start your career in childcare, then apply today!