Residential Support Workers required for our Ramsgate, Herne Bay, Whitstable and Sittingbourne Homes.
We are looking for caring and supportive individuals who are able to look after children and young people in our 5 Ofsted registered Children’s Residential Homes.
All of our homes are situated within Kent; we provide homely and nurturing environments for children and young people aged from 8 to 18 in the Sittingbourne, Herne Bay, Ramsgate and Whitstable areas.
WHAT YOU NEED TO JOIN US :
- ENERGY, PERSISTENCE AND PATIENCE
- A REAL DESIRE TO IMPROVE LIFE OPPORTUNITIES FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN
- A WILLINGNESS TO LEARN AND BE PART OF A TEAM
- AGED 25 or ABOVE
We provide FREE training and are able to mentor new and inexperienced staff within our large staff group of experienced support workers, Managers and Senior Management team across all 5 of our Homes.
For an inexperienced, unqualified new staff member aged 25 or above, we would advice generally speaking our staff must be 25 years or above; we do occasionally make exceptions depending upon the circumstances and situation of the applicant. On Target Earnings are approximately £30,000 per annum to start.
This includes 2 sleep-ins per week and enhanced sleep-in payments of £40 per night. Our overtime rate is generous at Time and a quarter payment per hour above the basic. For any new staff with experience there are joining Bonus payments available – support workers with qualifications and residential child care experience will enjoy a very generous payment grade above our starter rate; including Senior and Deputy levels.
In addition to training opportunities and professional supervision, additional BENEFITS at BENECARE include
- Length of service awards
- Pension availability
- Private Medical health membership
- Free statutory qualification training
- Blue light card scheme membership
- Annual leave incremental increases after 2 years of service
- Joining bonus at the end of our 6-month probationary period
- Promotional opportunities via our Supervision and appraisal system
- Meals provided
More details can be provided by contacting us.
In any event, it will be great to hear from you! Just give us a call on 01227 75178
How to apply
To apply, please provide an updated comprehensive CV and Cover Letter to hr@silverbirchcare.com.
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