Residential Child Carer

Overview

Benefits available to you

• Base salary of £23,167.56 rising to £23,390.70 with increments
• Boost your salary with sleep-ins at around £60 a shift
• Over 7 weeks’ holiday a year
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Instant access to up to 40% of your salary as you earn it
• You’ll be paid and supported to achieve a Diploma in Health and Social Care
• Further specialist training to develop your career
• Employee discounts on over 130,000 shops and entertainment venues
• Access to Blue Light Card, the discount service for emergency and social care staff
• Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing
• Refer-a-friend scheme – receive £500
• Beautiful working environment

About the role

North East Autism Society's children’s residential homes create a “home from home” environment for North East Autism Society's children and young people. Working independently and as part of a team, you’ll support children to access a range of fun and educational activities, both on site and out and about in the community. Whatever their passions, you’ll help them fulfil their potential and develop their independence.

Residential Child Carer Job Description and Person Specification

About you

While North East Autism Society value experience, it is not essential to have previously worked in health and social care, or with autistic people. North East Autism Society's comprehensive induction, training and mentoring will give you all the skills and tools you need to thrive in your career.

All that North East Autism Society ask is that you are a good team player with a can-do attitude, drive and resilience for what can be a demanding role. You should be friendly and approachable with good communication skills, enabling you to build positive, trusting relationships with the children you support.

North East Autism Society's staff come from all walks of life, and bring their experiences, interests and skills – be that cooking, sports, the outdoors, art or crafts – with them to enrich children’s lives. If you’re seeking a rewarding job and want to make a genuine difference, this is the role for you.

About North East Autism Society

For more than 40 years, North East Autism Society’ve led the way in providing care and education for autistic and/or neurodivergent children, young people and adults across the North East of England.

North East Autism Society have more than 1,200 staff working in North East Autism Society's schools, college, short breaks, day services, residential care, supported living, employment services and family support. North East Autism Society is passionate about retaining talent and many of North East Autism Society's current managers have worked their way up through the ranks.

The North East Autism Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of North East Autism Society's children, young people and adults, and operates a safer recruitment process. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, and filtering and monitoring process.