Blue Mountain Homes Limited
Learning Disability Childrens Residential Support Worker – Derby
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Job Title
As Ofsted require us to refer to young people/youth as ‘children’, our official Job Title reflects that. However, as our young people are aged up to 18 years, the term ‘youth’ describes them more fittingly.
About Us
Since 2002, we have been “reaching out and changing lives”. Blue Mountain Homes is an established yet progressive company, operating Residential Children’s Homes and Independent Schools across the UK, expanding into areas of need.
About the Role
We are looking for dynamic youth mentors who have a desire to engage, guide and bring a positive influence in the lives of the young people in our care.
You will be looking after Young People with mild to moderate learning disabilities so experience of working with Autism, ADHD and non-verbal and knowledge of Makaton or PECs is desirable.
Training and qualifications will be provided but the most important quality we are looking for is a commitment and a desire to bring about a positive change in the lives of young people.
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Responsibilities
- Helping to create a positive environment for each young person with particular reference to his/her safety, health and education.
- Helping to carry the homes ethos and values through to the young people and represent Blue Mountain Homes as a professional.
- Maintaining good professional practices in accordance with Ofsted Regulations and the Quality Care Standards for children’s homes.
- Engaging in the effective delivery of residential childcare in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
- Accountable to Registered Manager and Deputy Manager.
Job Details
- Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
- Salary: Between £34,320 and £36,088* a year (£65 per sleep included). Salary dependant on qualifications and undertaking 8 sleep’s per month.
- Shift Pattern: Rolling Rota basis, 08.00am-23.00pm per shift, with varying days of work each week.
- Sleep in shifts: Required.
- Driving License: All applicants must have a valid manual UK/EU Driving License.
- Recruitment Process: A completed company application form is required prior to interview. Employment is dependent on necessary checks and an enhanced DBS.
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Benefits
- Company pension 3% Employer Pension Contribution
- 224 hours Annual Leave
- Bank Holiday at Double Pay
- Funded Level 4 Apprenticeship
- Competitive salary with incentivised overtime at plus £3.50 p/hour
- Free DBS Check
- Referral programme up to £500
- Store discount
- Employee Wellbeing service
- Career Progression for all Roles
- Therapeutic training for all staff
- Monthly Recognition Awards
- Food Available on Shift
Application Information
For more information, please visit: Blue Mountain | Nurture, Support, Grow
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Learning Disability: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Manual Drivers Licence (required)
Work Authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location:
- In person
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