Specialist Childcare Worker

Job Title: Specialist Child Care Workers
Full time 39 hours, Part time 19.5 hours a week and Relief
The Meadows is a new residential provision that focusses on supporting children who have been in a specialised secure environment. The service offer is a psychologically informed, therapeutic environment to support young people to move from a model of physical security to relational security.
Residential Care, Education Offer and Health Offer.
We are currently recruiting for Specialist Childcare Workers who will be responsible for providing outstanding care to the children and young people, treating them with dignity and respect.
As a Specialist Care Worker, you must be optimistic and compassionate about the care you provide, promoting good childcare practices through the provision of a caring environment for the children in accordance with the home’s statement of purpose and function, and in line with Nugent’s core values. Delivering care that is formulation driven: to participate in the development of psychological formulations based on trauma and adverse childhood understandings that inform and direct care provision.
To support young people to be kept safe through the relationships they form with staff, rather than physical restrictions. To use models of complex relational care, in order to prepare young people for progression to fulfilling adult lives. Showing ambition and integrity in your interactions with the young people, as they are all individuals.
The successful candidates will have a Diploma Level 3 in Children and Young People’s workforce or equivalent or a willingness to work towards this, which will be funded via an accredited Apprenticeship.
Salary range of £24,909 - £27,317 per annum or the pro-rata equivalent for part time hours
Group Personal Pension Scheme
Life Assurance Scheme
Up to 33 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing with length of service or the pro-rata equivalent for part time hours
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
Access to offers and discounts
Recommend a friend scheme
A comprehensive induction Programme with ongoing training and development
Career Progression opportunities
All shortlisted candidates will be invited to The Meadows for a Recruitment Evening which will consist of a talk about the service, interviews/assessments and a tour of the service.
The above position is subject to an enhanced DBS check which is fully paid for by Nugent.
Nugent actively promotes the safeguarding of vulnerable adults, young people and children.
Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.