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Kickstart or Continue Your Career in Care - Make a Difference in Young People's Lives!
Are you passionate about making a difference and looking for a flexible, rewarding community-based care support role? Do you want to help change the lives of young people while working in a supportive and dynamic environment?
If you answered Yes, we'd love to hear from you!
Competitive Salary & Benefits:
- Starting Salary: 29,093 - 36,395 per annum
- Allowances:
- 1,294 (5%) secure unit allowance or 646 (2.5%) Maple House allowance
- 2,482 enhanced pay for unsociable hours (paid monthly)
- 1,667 sleep-in allowance (paid monthly)
- Benefits:
- Durham County Council Pension Scheme
- 26 days of paid annual leave (increasing to 31 days after 5 years)
- Comprehensive, full training and induction
- Discounted gym membership and discounts on Dell IT products
- Employee Assist Scheme
The Role:
Brook Street Social Care is offering an exciting opportunity to work with a highly regarded children's home at Aycliffe Centre in Durham. As part of this team, you will provide specialist care to vulnerable young people aged 10 to 18, many of whom require intensive support to help them overcome complex challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a keyworker for young people, providing consistency and stability
- Offer advocacy and support with sensitivity and care
- Safeguard and challenge the young people appropriately to help them thrive
- Administer medication and maintain accurate records
- Write reports and care plans, utilizing your IT skills
- Organize and lead educational and physical activities
- Ensure compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015
Shift Pattern:
- Rotating Weekdays: Monday-Friday (7:30 am - 2:45 pm / 2:15 pm - 11:00 pm)
- Fortnightly Weekend Shifts: Saturdays and Sundays (8:00 am - 1:15 pm / 1:15 pm - 11:00 pm)
What We're Looking For:
- Passion for Care: A strong desire to help vulnerable young people.
- Communication Skills: Ability to share information clearly and work as part of a team.
- Calm Under Pressure: Comfortably handle challenging situations.
- Empathy: Build rapport quickly and work compassionately with young people.
- Flexibility: A "can-do" attitude and enthusiasm for the role.
- Care Experience: Background in care is desirable, but not essential.
About Brook Street:
We are a leading recruitment agency working with some of the country's best-known organizations across multiple sectors. With a national reach and over 50 high street locations, we ensure a personalized approach to job searches and employer needs, offering you a wide range of exciting opportunities.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Call Mandy today on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity or apply now!
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