Residential Childcare Worker (full time, part-time and bank staff)

Exciting opportunities are available to join our Chairty as a Residential Childcare Workers (RCWs).

Talbot House Children's Charity are a registered chairty with a Residential Children's Home and School on the same site. Set in 8 acres of beautifully maintaining gardens and land, you would be forgiven if you thought we are based in the heart of the countryside, however, we are based in Walbottle, offering an easy commute for our staff and visitors.

We are looking to recruit additional full time Residential Childcare workers (if you are interested in full-time, part-time or bank staff please read on, the role is the same, however the hours would differ depending on the agreed contracted hours for part-time, or hours will be as and when for bank staff, please contact us for more information, or let us know how many hours you are looking to work on our application form).

The role of our RCWs is to support the Registered Manager and Senior Residential Childcare Workers with the effective and efficient running of our 5 bedroom home, all with private ensuite bedrooms. Our staff help us to provide security and stability for the young people, enabling the young people to achieve positive change in their lives.

The role of our RCWs is to support the Registered Manager and Senior Residential Childcare Workers with the effective and efficient running of our 5 bedroom home.

Our staff help us to provide security and stability for the young people, enabling the young people to achieve positive change in their lives.

​While we hope to receive applicants of all genders, we encourage male staff to apply for this role to help provide a balance of positive role models within the team to support our young people.

​Roles are offered on a full-time, part-time, or bank staff basis.

You can earn a very competitive starting salary of £27,307.84 per annum, including sleep allowance (but excluding overtime), this includes a basic salary of £22,987.84 per annum (which rises to £23,336.41 following successful probationary) plus an average of £4,320.00 per annum sleep allowance (based on 6 sleeps per month).

​Further basic salary increases are offered after 1 year service to £23,684.99 per annum and again after completion of the Level 3 NVQ to £24,158.56 per annum (your NVQ L3 is fully paid for by the Charity, a training agreement is required). Salary will rise again with length of service to £24,593.69 per annum. Sleep-ins are paid at £60 per sleep shift.

​Overtime is paid at an enhanced rate of one and one half (1.5 rate) for all hours worked over 162.5 hours per month. Overtime is not included in the above salary details. This means that your earning potential is likely to increase further than the salaries stated above.

​Hours are 162.5 per month (based on an average 37.5 per week), or part-time hours as agreed. Rota's are completed in advance, and we work on a rolling rota (where possible) so you will know when you are working in advance.

​Working at the Charity you will:

• receive death in service benefit, equal to 4 x basic salary, plus many other benefits such as employer assist program (EAP), GP and physio access and more.
• be offered access to an independent financial advisor.
• have the option of joining the Charity's competitive pension scheme, matching contributions up to 6.75%.
• attend staff events.
• be working with a passionate team.
• work in a bright, modern home environment, with ample parking.
• be provided with meals while at work.
• be added to the DBS update service, paid for by the Charity.
• be rewarded with additional holidays for length of service.
• be offered opportunities to undertake training and gain qualifications relevant to the role.

​​Please do not delay your application as you might miss out on a great opportunity and a very rewarding job.

​​Closing Date: 14 May 2023

​Shortlisting: 15 May 2023

​​1st Interview Date: TBC

​​​Please see our full job description and personal specification on our website for full details. Don’t forget to read our tips for applicants to help you successfully complete your application form. Please feel free to contact the HR Department on 01912290111 or the email above, for an informal discussion or with any questions you may have, we are always happy to help.

More details about the role can be found on our website, www.talbothousecc.org.uk

The Charity is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of all children and young people in our care. All staff have a key role and responsibility in this area.

To apply please contact the HR Department by email for an application pack or visit our website at www.talbothousecc.org.uk to download it in a word format. We cannot accept CVs for safer recruitment purposes.

If you have any queries regarding this position or the application process, please contact HR on 0191 2290111 or by email.

We look forward to receiving your application soon.

If you are ready to take the next step, please check out our Senior Residential Childcare Worker* vacancy on Indeed, or via our website. *To apply for the position of Senior Residential Childcare Worker, you must already be qualified to NVQ L3 in Residential Childcare (this is not negotiable, please send us your units if you are unsure that your NVQ is the correct course, if not, you apply for our Residential Childcare Worker vacancies) and we will enrol you on the NVQ Level 3.

If you have any queries regarding this position or the application process, please contact HR on 0191 2290111 or by email.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £27,307.84 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime

COVID-19 considerations:
Yes.

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/05/2023
Reference ID: THT/RCW/FTBS/1122