Residential Child Care Worker (Zero Hour) inKirkcaldy inKirkcaldy PUBLISHED 21 AUG 2024

Are you looking for a role that specialises in children’s residential care and can offer you flexible hours that fit around your other commitments?

Pebbles Care are building a zero-hour workforce that provides additional support for our children and young people across a region or area.

Our zero hour employees are eligible for our fantastic employee benefits and you will have full access to internal opportunities for progression throughout the company.


Your Role And Responsibilities - Residential Child Care Worker

• You will ensure that our children and young people are cared for in every aspect of their lives including, keeping them safe from harm, support for education, cooking, cleaning, and taking part in fun activities.
• You will provide crucial support to our care teams across a small number of homes within the same geographical area.
• You will receive a full induction, shadow shifts, and in-depth training, including a full introduction to Therapeutic Parenting.
• We will communicate with you regularly regarding your availability for shifts. We require you to cover as many shifts as possible and request that you carry out at least one shift, every four weeks, to remain in the role.
  
  

What We Offer You

• Your hourly rate is £11.50 - £12.00 per hour, depending upon qualifications and training (Full time equivalent salary is £33,727 to £35,193)
• Our Zero Hour employees will provide cover for 24-hour shifts, including sleep overs, or part-time daytime shifts.
• You will accrue paid annual leave for every hour worked (Full time equivalent is 28 days)
• You will receive your full rate of pay for all sleepovers and rest breaks.
• An employee referral scheme of £400 for every successful referral
• A full in-depth introduction to Therapeutic Parenting
• Auto-enrolment into our Company pension scheme (The People’s Pension)
• A cash back health care plan via Medicash, allows you to claim for dental and optical treatments, discounted gym memberships, 24/7 access to a GP, free access to counselling and much more.
• Blue Light Card - for store discounts
• Free meals during working hours
• A collaborative, considerate and progressive culture.
  
  

What sets Pebbles apart from other care providers?

• Our mission is to continue to lead the way in offering bespoke therapeutic care and education to vulnerable young people.
• Pebbles have 45 beautiful homes and 2 established schools for children and young people across North England and Scotland.
• We specialise in providing residential child care for vulnerable young people between the ages of 8 and 18.
• We have innovative and exciting plans for growth in 2024 and beyond.
• We have a wealth of skills and knowledge to share with you, and nearly 20 years’ experience in supporting young people to unlock brighter futures.
• You will receive your full rate of pay for all sleepovers and rest breaks.
• Pebbles have excellent employee benefits and discounts that support your health and wellbeing.
  
  

Additional Rewards And Benefits That We Offer You -

• Monthly social recognition awards
• Annual young people and employee awards ceremony
• Costs covered for updating your disclosure certificate
• Cost covered for professional membership fees, if relevant and essential for your role.
• Full access to an employee portal, intranet page and company newsletters.
  
  

Essential qualities that we look for are:

• Highly responsible and accountable when it comes to safeguarding children and young people
• A desire to pursue child care qualifications and training
• A nurturing and caring nature
• Patience and resilience, allowing you to form non-judgemental relationships
• An active and supportive listener
• A creative ability towards having fun and learning new skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient IT skills and experienced in using Microsoft packages
• A full, valid UK manual driver's licence, (all homes have their own vehicles)
  
  

Desirable qualities that we look for are:

• One years' experience working with children or young adults is highly desirable
• SCQF Level 7 (Scotland) or Level 3 Diploma (England) relevant to Children and Young People's Residential workforce or desire to work towards this.
• Familiar with the Codes of Practice set out by regulatory bodies, i.e. SSSC / Ofsted
• An existing PVG / DBS certificate or willingness to obtain this.
  
  

Are you ready to join our family?


Please complete our online application form. We thank you in advance for taking the time to complete it.

Our recruitment team will contact you as soon as possible via email or telephone to let you know the next steps, and to answer any questions that you may have.

All successful candidates are required to complete an online disclosure to work with children. The cost of which will be covered by Pebbles Care.