Children’s Care Lead

Salary: £24,063.00 per annum

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week over 3 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.


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


Bonuses

We are pleased to offer the following bonuses as you progress through your time with Diverse Abilities:

  • £200 after 12 months service

  • £500 after 24 months service

  • £100 on training completion

  • £200 after passing six month probation

We also provide long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25+ years including vouchers and additional paid time off.


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.

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