Morning Care Team Member

Appletreetreatmentcentre; Kendal; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A child care service provider in Kendal is looking for a dedicated individual to join their team as a support worker for children aged 6-12. This role involves assisting 5 children before school during Term Time, with opportunities for additional hours in school holidays. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a Level 3 qualification. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Job security and career opportunities

Funding for mandatory training

Health and wellness benefits

Increased overtime rates

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 qualification or willingness to work toward one.
• Experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help provide continuity and stability for up to 5 children before school.
• Join a dedicated team and assist children during Term Time.

Skills

Sound communication skills

Patience

Resilience

Enthusiasm

Willingness to learn new skills

Experience working with children

Education

Relevant Level 3 qualification

Job description

Join our dedicated teams and help make a difference

Currently recruiting for Willow Bank (Kendal) home for up to 5 children aged 6-12 years

We are looking for someone to join our team, working 7am to 11am Monday to Friday during Term Time only, you will help provide continuity and stability for up to 5 children before school.

Additional hours in school holidays are available if wanted, but are not a requirement.

Salary range £12.38 to £14.06 per hour (£25,185 to £28,598 FTE)

You will need:

• Sound communication skills, patience and resilience
• Relevant Level 3 qualification or willingness to work toward one
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn new skills
• A drive to work with children, experience preferred

When you join us, we will provide:

• Job security and career opportunities
• Support of an experienced management team
• Support you throughout the application process
• Give you a comprehensive induction into our approach, ethos and working practices
• Training - ATC will fund all mandatory training, DBS check and NVQ3 if required
• ATC Internal Diploma - knowledge and research that underpins our approach - £500 on completion
• Career progression - We invest in you and your career, including CEOP Ambassador NVQ 4 & 5 and Masters in areas of specialism
• Rotas planned for staff health and wellbeing
• Confidential Counsellor & Clinical Consultation available
• Wellness group - Gym membership - Cycle2Work - Employee Reward Scheme
• Increased overtime rates - Sleep in £68.25 per night - Nest pension

Successful applicants must:

• Undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure and social media check
• Be able to provide satisfactory references
• Comply with the requirements of Appletree Treatment Centre and related legislation concerning children
• Have a full UK driving licence

When you hear and see what we do

you won’t want to work anywhere else

Get in touch, call 015395 60253 for a friendly, confidential chat -or email [e-mail]

To apply please complete our application form, or if you have difficulty contact us and we will happily put a hard copy and SAE in the post for completion by hand

Email completed forms to [e-mail]

Return printed forms to Appletree Treatment Centre, Natland, Kendal. Cumbria LA9 7QS

We will ensure you receive all mandatory training required

Everyone within Appletree Treatment Centre has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. We carry out the appropriate vetting and verifications on all staff and this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We might conduct an online search as part of due diligence checks in the recruitment process. As this position is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, no convictions or cautions are protected and will not be filtered from an enhanced DBS Certificate. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.