Outdoor Childcare Worker / Children’s Services / Gloucester

We have a fantastic opportunity for passionate individuals to join a well established care provider of high quality therapeutic childcare including residential and leaving care services. The roles are within a growing company who currently run more than 70 homes across the UK.

We are looking for Outdoor Childcare Workers for a service based in the Gloucester area supporting young people aged 5-18 who display a range of complex social, emotional and behavioural disorders and who may have come from difficult backgrounds. The role will involve providing direct day to day care and support to young people participating in outdoor activities or alternative education. There are full-time and part-time roles available. Salary is �8 per hour for qualified staff and �6.55 per hour for unqualified staff. Sleep shifts may also be required and would be paid at an additional �28 per sleep.

Needs catered to in the service may include:
– Eating disorders
– Inappropriate sexualised behaviours
– Self-harm
– Criminal/anti-social behaviour
– Associated learning disabilities

We are looking for a passionate and upbeat individuals who have a good understanding of the EBD sector and either a Level 3 qualification for working with children and young people, or have an outdoor activity instructor or coaching qualification.

Responsibilities

– To be a full and active member of the team providing support and care to individuals.

– To support young people in their development, education, with independence and managing behaviour.

– To take part in the activity programme alongside the young people.

– To cover sleep shifts (paid additionally at �28 per sleep)

– To liaise with partner agencies and maintain a high record of recording and report writing.

Requirements

– A relevant NVQ/QCF level 3 is desired or a willingness to work towards one within the first 12 months.

– Experience of working with young people with emotional and behavioural issues.

– Good communication skills and a positive proactive attitude.

– Willingness to undertake further qualifications and training

– Ability to work individually and as part of a team.

Benefits

– Basic leave is 28 days pro rata (inclusive of bank holidays)

– Business mileage paid as required

– An extensive benefits package

– The opportunity to work for a company who don’t shy away from challenges, and never give up a child

If you are looking for a new challenge with a company who don’t shy away from a challenge, please don’t hesitate to apply.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.