Knowledge of Residential Childcare with a minimum of a Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and a Level 5 Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or be prepared to complete the qualification - a contribution may be required dependant on funding.
At least two years' experience of residential childcare within the last five years with at least one years' experience at senior level/
You must have a good knowledge and working understanding of Childrens Homes Regulations 2015, The Quality Standards and the Ofsted requirements.
Your working hours would be 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday plus on-call service (rota) however due to the nature of the work we may require you to be flexible around these hours should your work load necessitate you to work outside of these hours.
In an emergency situation you may be required to attend the home and cover a shift; shifts times are 10:00 until 23:00 sleep in the home back on duty at 08:00 and finish at 10:30 - this scenario is rare but can happen.
- Full training provided
- Casual wear
- Blue Light Card Scheme eligibility
- Performance Bonus
- Company Pension (NOW:pensions)
- Healthcare (Vision and Oral)
- Discounted gym membership
Interviews are held at the Head Office based in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire