Residential Care Worker - The Smith Foundation

Job description We are looking to appoint highly motivated, enthusiastic, reliable and proactive Residential Care Worker who has a strong commitment to ensuring all within their care are both safe and cared for. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to form strong relationships with children and young people. • Can you help us in our mission to create a warm, safe and happy home for our children where all can thrive? • Are you a reliable, enthusiastic and highly driven individual with experience in working with vulnerable Childrens and young people? • Do you have the ability to build strong relationships with children and young people, and the resilience to handle challenging behavior effectively?The Children's home is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check (this is a position working in regulated activity). The successful candidate will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding behaviour at all times. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches in accordance with KCSIE.APPLICATION INFORMATIONVisits to The Smith Foundation are encouraged. For further information on this post please contact the HR department on email address: (email protected) .All our roles are by application via TES.com. Please apply by visiting our vacancies page on the Foundation website https://www.whsschool.org.uk/about/vacancies/ (please note we do not accept CV's).The successful candidate will: • Act as a role model; be able to empower, motivate and provide a high level of support for the team and young people • Demonstrate experience of acting ethically, with integrity and empathy, as well as commitment to working towards these values • Must be nurturing and supportive, with excellent communication skills and can form strong relationships with children and young people, team members, parents and carers, and key safeguarding partners • Be passionate in motivating, inspiring and safeguarding young people, and the team members in their care • Embrace and support Boothroyd House's Quality of Life and Positive Behaviour Support ethos • Have the ability to develop positive and sustainable relationships with children and young people • Be an outstanding practitioner able to provide stimulating recreational opportunities • Be a creative and reflective individual who inspires confidence in meeting the needs of our young people • Be highly motivated and able to contribute to collaborative working with colleagues and wider partners • Be able to demonstrate resilience, motivation and commitment • Have a positive attitude and mind-set, embracing the positive physical and mental health and wellbeing ethos. This includes role modelling self-care and reflection as part of our wider strategy • Have the ability to promote and celebrate diversity, collaboration, and equality at all times• Be honest and act with integrity, be trustworthy and understand the need for confidentiality.OUR OFFER • A friendly and inclusive working environment. • Opportunities to truly enrich the lives of our children and young people and make a positive difference. • A Quality of Life and Well-being programme of activity, experiences and gifts. • A competitive defined contribution pension scheme. • An employee assistance healthcare cashback plan. • Life Assurance Scheme (4x annual salary). • A full induction programme, including an outstanding network of support. • A learning and development programme and CPD. • Assistance with childcare savings and cycle to work scheme. • Subscription to Head Space, Perks at Work and Discount for Teachers online apps which offers hundreds of discounts and benefits. • 50% towards the cost of branded work wear. • Personal health and fitness training, and a financial advisory service. • Free staff lunches and on-site parking. • Staff Savings Scheme. • One life day and one additional life day if 100% attendance is achieved.START DATE: As soon as possibleCLOSING DATE: Ongoing until recruitment campaign completedINTERVIEW DATE: At earliest convenienceThe Smith Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check (this is a position working in regulated activity). The successful candidate will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding behaviour at all times. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches in accordance with KCSIE 2023.Please note that you must be 22 years old or above to apply as per Children's Home Regulations. You must also have a valid driving licence.#LI-DNI