Area Camden

Residential Childcare Support Worker Salary: Unqualified: Base salary of £30,277.23 with a potential to earn up to £34,381.23 with sleep ins Qualified: Base salary of £31,867.18 with a potential to earn up to £35,971.18 with sleep ins (Qualified Support Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent) Contract Type: Permanent Specific Hours: 08:00 - 20:00 (12-hour shifts) Location: Haverhill, Suffolk What we offer: Comprehensive induction and mandatory training to support your development and progression. Fixed 12-hour shift rota (08:00-20:00): Week 1: Mon,Tues,Sat,Sun (48 hours) Week 2: Weds,Thurs,Fri (36 hours) Guaranteed minimum average of 168 hours per month. Waking Night contracts available. 236 hours annual leave per year (including bank holidays). Annual leave increases by 12 hours per year for 3 years (up to 272 hours). Pension scheme (after qualifying period). Fully funded enrolment onto required qualifications. About Area Camden Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, provides high-quality, family-style residential care built on values of respect, dignity, choice and positive parenting. We support young people aged 11-18, with all care tailored to their individual needs. Support Workers play a key role in keeping young people safe and helping them develop emotionally, socially and academically. In this role, you'll build positive relationships, support young people with emotional and behavioural needs, and help them feel included in their local community. Main Responsibilities Create a safe, nurturing environment that supports each young person's development. Provide emotional and social support, helping young people build positive relationships and engage in their local community. Promote confidence, self-esteem and independence, encouraging positive life choices. Maintain accurate records, including daily updates, safeguarding information and health and safety checks. Assess individual needs and contribute to planning, reviewing and implementing care plans. Work collaboratively with managers, colleagues and external professionals; supervise family contact when required. Support daily living needs in line with each young person's care plan. Assist with household tasks, meal planning, shopping and preparing balanced meals, involving young people where appropriate. Required Attributes Ability to engage with young people in a positive and proactive way. Self-motivated with a positive nature. Sensitive and reflective. Ability to listen and empathise. Ability to work individually and as part of a team. Experience working in the care sector or residential care. Hold a relevant qualification or be committed to undertaking a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare - we are looking for passionate and caring individuals who we will support to gain a qualification. Willingness to work some bank holidays. Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. PandoLogic.

Children's Home Registered Manager Company : Area Camden Location : London Contract Type : Full-time Salary : Base salary £52,000 with the potential to earn up to £58,600 through bonuses plus £3000 car allowance/company car Specific Hours : 40 hours per week Area Camden are a Good Ofsted regulated business and we are now looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, dedicated, professional Registered Manager for our 3 bed children's home in London . We are seeking someone with a minimum of 2-3 years' management experience and experience of working with young people aged 11-17 who exhibit challenging behaviour. As a company we put our young people first and believe in providing a positive environment where they can grow to their full potential and so the right person would share our values and ethos. We work closely with other appropriate agencies and professionals and the quality and professionalism of our staff is therefore of paramount importance. Main Purpose of Role: Registered Managers are accountable for delivering high quality care to the children and young people resident within the home. This means that they are responsible for delivery of all care services, as well as the strategic planning for developments within the home, and all day to day management matters. They will demonstrate the ability to build on the principles and practice standards expected at Area Camden and proactively contribute to the continuous improvement of childcare standards at Area Camden. Registered Managers are responsible for delivering childcare that is focussed on obtaining the best outcomes for each child and young person within the home. Consequently, they are expected to demonstrate practical leadership in childcare, as well as organise and support staff to provide the best possible care for each young person. This involves being personally available, as well as the supervision and mentoring of staff, organisation of work patterns, and facilitation of care focussed training, and accessing of appropriate services to support the childcare practices within the home The ideal candidate would have an NVQ level 5 in Management and a minimum NVQ level 3 Caring for Children and Young People. Experience of managing staff, excellent written and verbal communication skills and leadership skills are essential qualities. Knowledge of the Children's Act 1989 and Care Standards Act 2000 relating to Children's Homes Regulations is required along with safeguarding procedures. While the home manager is employed for 40 per week, they are expected to arrange their own work rota which may involve evening, weekend and night shifts duties. The home manager is wholly responsible for ensuring an appropriate staff presence to meet the childcare needs of the children and young people in the home. The post is subject to a six month probationary period. Annual leave is 28 days per annum this includes Bank Holidays. The company has a government workplace pension scheme which can be joined following successful completion of probation period. A mobile phone is available. Ofsted Bonuses- £3000 for an Outstanding report, £1500 for a Good report Full Occupancy Bonus- £300 per month A £3,000 car allowance or a company car worth £5,400 per year The post is subject to three months' notice on either side other than for disciplinary or malpractice issues. Local parking permit The successful candidate will need to be approved by the appropriate statutory body. Ofsted Person Specification - Registered Manager If you feel you have the level of desired commitment, passion, experience, qualifications and you can match all of the criteria for the post, please apply by submitting your CV and intent of interest to us. Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic.