Care Assistant

We are seeking caring individuals with a passion for improving the lives of children and young people. It is an exciting time to join St Elizabeth's as we look to grow our offer and increase our admissions for 2024 and beyond - come and join us on our journey to Outstanding!

CARE ASSISTANT - CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL

£24,102 - £25,608 PER ANNUM

£12.36 - £13.13 PER HOUR

HERTFORDSHIRE

What we can offer

- Full time or part time hours available – between two or five shifts per week
- Mixed shift pattern of earlies and lates (07:00 – 14:30/ 14:15 – 21:45)
- Rewarding opportunities to support children and young people with complex needs and Epilepsy to “live life to the full”
- Starting salary of £12.36 per hour
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Career pathway including registration onto a Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded by St Elizabeth’s)
- Onsite training and assessment team delivering a variety of learning opportunities and development opportunities
- 20% uplift on your salary for working overtime on a Saturday & Sunday
- Subsidised staff transport service from Bishops Stortford, Harlow, Sawbridgeworth and Stansted Abbotts that runs in line with our shift patterns
- Eligible for Blue Light card and other health and leisure discounts
- Free onsite parking and subsidised canteen

What you’ll be doing

- Daily care and living support, which includes personal care
- Promoting independence and learning in line with well being
- Encouraging fun leisure and social activities
- Ensuring a safe, secure and clean home environment
- Food preparation and cooking meals
- Administering medication (full training provided)

What we are looking for

You'll be passionate about supporting children and young people to ensure they reach their goals and have the best possible futures. Ideally you will have some previous experience of working in care or education, but if you can commit to being dedicated, patient and adaptable with excellent communication skills, then you are just the person we need!

How to apply

Complete an application form and upload an up to date CV on our website. All offers are conditional and subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check. Please note we are not on a public transport route. The salary range advertised is based on full-time equivalent and appointment on the scale is dependent on the role, qualifications and experience. Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis; therefore, we recommend that you apply sooner rather than later. We reserve the right to close an advert if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the deadline.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At St Elizabeth’s we embrace equality and aspire to create a diverse and inclusive working culture. We are proud to be recognised as an Investor in People and to hold Disability Confident status. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming all applications from across the community. If you require any reasonable adjustments at application or interview stage, please do contact us as soon as possible.

Safeguarding

St Elizabeth’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Some of our positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults and young people. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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