Children’s Care Lead
Hourly Rate: Starting at £14 per hour, rising to £14.50 per hour after 1 years service.
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week over 3 days OR 45 hours per week over 4 days
We offer a 2 weeks rolling rota. Your hours of work on each shift are either 7am -7.30pm or 8.30am-9pm. You will be required to work alternate weekends.
The Vacancy
We believe exceptional support starts with exceptional people, who have a fun outlook on life and can think outside the box. We are looking for a natural leader who can make a positive impact on the lives of the children within our fun and friendly Children’s Team. We are looking for someone with the right attitude who we can nurture and offer the necessary training to achieve great things.
This role is incredibly rewarding and enables you to make a life changing difference to individuals’ lives, not only the children we support but also the families and staff supporting them. You will have the opportunity to be a role model for many and we would like to support and enable you to achieve your full potential.
You will have the chance to spend time with the children and their families and create wonderful memories that wouldn’t be possible without you. You will work across our 2 respite homes (Lilys Place and Lawford Lodge) and the family’s homes. A full driving licence and use of a vehicle for business purposes are essential. If you have not already achieved your Diploma level 3 (child specific) we will support you to achieve this.
As a Charity who focus on supporting people, we recognise the importance of work life balance and have implemented a 2-week rolling rota for our Leads so that you can plan your life outside of work.
Commitment to safeguarding
Diverse Abilities is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check is required for this post prior to commencement. The Charity is an equal opportunities employer.
About us
Our Mission
To enable children and adults with disabilities to achieve their full potential by providing a lifetime of sustainable support and educational service.
Our Vision
To be the leading disability charity locally offering the broadest choice of high-quality service tailored to individual needs.
Values
To be inclusive and respectful to all.
Dedicated to the people we support.
Being a champion for Diverse Abilities.
Ambition to deliver a high-quality service.
Benefits
6 weeks Annual Leave entitlement
Cycle to Work Scheme
Blue Light Card Scheme
Comprehensive Induction
Ongoing commitment to staff development and training
Bonus Scheme
Long Service Awards (additional annual leave and bonus)
Refer a friend and earn £250.
Flexible working arrangements
Employee Wellbeing Programme
Company events throughout the year
What you need for this position
· Full UK Manual driving licence and access to your own vehicle
· Minimum of 1 year leading a team in a Health and Social Setting
· Person-Centred approach
· Willingness to learn.
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If you have any questions about our vacancies, please contact recruitment@diverseabilities.org.uk or call us on 01202 718266 option 3.
