Are you looking for a varied, challenging and rewarding position where you can help and mentor young people? Phoenix House is a residential home that accommodates up to 4 young people between the age of 11 and 17 years old, whose emotional and behavioural difficulties are such that they are unable to live within their own or a substitute family setting; and who require an environment in which they can come to terms with their past, in order that they may have a bright future. We provide a flexible response in addressing the individual needs of young people by providing an environment which effectively meets the physical, social, and emotional needs of each young person. Whilst there is no substitute for a family, we aim to provide an environment that is stable and supportive to help young people regulate their lives through the experience of good parenting and reach their full potential.Care for the young people at Phoenix House will focus on helping them achieve their full potential in life; assisting them to gain a clearer understanding about their life experiences; and seeking to improve family relationships and levels of independence.All members of the team work on a rota basis, which includes evenings and weekends. Enhancements for evening and weekend work, sleeping-in payments, stand-by payments, and overtime substantially increase the earnings potential for this post, in addition to the basic salary.These posts are zero hours contracts providing cover/relief for existing staff, they can provide a great first step into a new career. Shifts include weekend and evening working and successful candidates should be available to work at short notice.For more information about this role or to arrange an informal chat please contact Lee.Bradley@nctrust.co.ukOur benefits28 days’ annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 yearsLocal Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leaveWe will pay for you to complete qualifications including NVQ Level 3 or equivalentEmployee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefitsA permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisionsExtensive Learning & Development and career development opportunitiesFree parking on site plus heavily subsidised town centre car parking schemeFree meals whilst on shiftWhat will you be doing?The role includes supporting with day-to-day life, schoolwork, life skills where applicable, accompanying our Young People to health, education and other appointments.There are also days out to the cinema, shopping or even theme parks and holidays as we try and create positive experiences for our young people.We are a small home so we encourage a “family feel” where possible, this involves eating our meals together, creating positive relationships and supporting our residents through key work.If you have particular skills or hobbies, such as fishing, cooking, fitness, that might enrich our young people’s experience then there’s an opportunity to use these.About youYou need to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, patient and flexible amongst other things. You will find it easy to establish and build positive relationships with Young People.Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence as you will be driving our Young People to appointments or activities.Experience of working with young people in either a professional or voluntary capacity is desirable, as is evidence of an ongoing interest and commitment to young people.When we asked the young people that live at Phoenix what makes a good Residential Care Worker they said “Someone with a personality that you can have a joke with and who smiles. Someone that you can talk to and trust with things, someone that’s understanding.”When applying please ensure your supporting statement covers how you fulfil the essential criteria set out in the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting.You will need to provide a full employment history including any gaps since leaving full time education. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List checkAbout usAt Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of all we do – in every decision we make and every action we take. Our mission is driven by the unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for them. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils.Our workforce are our most valuable asset and are pivotal to making the services and support we offer to children, young people and families who need us to be the absolute best we can be.We value our colleagues and empower them to be able to do the best job of their lives every single day, working in a culture of support and kindness where achievements are celebrated and creativity is very much welcomed.At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a disability confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria.Join our dedicated team and be a part of an organisation where your work makes a real difference.
