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Residential Support Worker Location: Barnsley (With services in Pontefract, Wakefield, Eggborough and Barnsley, we currently have vacancies throughout) Contract Type: Full time, permanent Specific Hours: 39 hours per week Salary: • Unqualified: £25,755.60 base, up to £31,155.60 with sleep-in shifts We're seeking Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our dedicated team across Yorkshire. In this role, you'll support young people with tailored care, helping them build brighter futures through positive relationships, structure, and adventure. Why Choose Dove? At Dove, we don't just offer jobs, we build careers. Many of our Operations Directors and Home Managers started as Support Workers, and we're proud to help people progress through meaningful training and development. 100% of our inspected services are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Join a team that's passionate, ambitious, and driven by positive outcomes. Whether you're qualified, experienced, or just passionate about helping young people, we want to hear from you. As part of our team, you could be: • Biking or hiking the Pennines, • Taking trips to the cinema or theme parks, • Safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of young people, • Building positive, trusting relationships, • Supporting young people's interests and development, • Taking part in activities and creating a homely, inclusive environment, • A genuine desire to support and engage with young people, • Ability to work as part of a team and independently, • Flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-in shifts, • Full training and support to gain your Level 3 Diploma in Childcare or Level 4 Apprenticeship, • £45 per sleep-in shift (average 8-10 per month), • Pension scheme, • Employee discounts at over 740 retailers, • Refer-a-Friend bonus - £500 for every successful referral, • Childcare voucher scheme, • Holiday pay and meals included on shift

Job Description Job Role: Tutor Reports to: Contracts Manager Hours: 37.5 hours per week Location: Home Based/Field Based- as required by the business. Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 per annum Introduction and Job Purpose To support learners to be the best versions of themselves through achieving their potential. To develop wider skill areas such as Warehouse and Health and Safety. This role will enable learners to achieve success by providing high quality professional teaching, training, assessment, coaching and mentoring in: Vocational Detail Responsible for delivery and assessment of the following qualification areas: Warehousing Principles (upto L2) Health and Safety (upto L3) Employability (up to L2) at Level 2 will be required from time to time to support learners in upskilling to access and achieve sector technical qualifications. Key Responsibilities Curriculum Intent Plan a robust, cohesive and challenging learning curriculum that meets relevant industry and Company requirements. Inclusive of: Curriculum Plans, Schemes of Learning, Vocational Initial Assessments, Training Plans, Delivery and Assessment Materials Plan for and effectively apply differentiation, as required, for the learning programmes of all new learners, agreeing targets and reviewing progress through the effective and robust use of Individual Learning Plans. Identify additional learning needs for learners and work with the Learner Experience Manger to agree how these will be met. Ensuring that these needs are then met to support learners is progressing and achieving. Promote high expectations of all learners. Proactively work as part of the team, participating in and contributing towards; meetings, standardizations, improvement plans, self-assessments. Curriculum Implementation Support and develop learners to maximize their full potential and ensure attainment of learning aims and progress towards their individual goals and aspirations. Including of providing subject specific knowledge, skills and support as part of the IAG learners receive. Deliver engaging, dynamic, high quality learning programmes, in-line with the Company's Curriculums so that learners obtain substantive and meaningful new knowledge, skills and behaviors that support their progression and future employment prospects. Identify and escalate concerns timely for learners who are not making planned progress or who are at risk of the leaving the programme early. Creating and managing interventions and action plans to support learners progress, complete and achieve. Including effective and efficient management of learner attendance and timekeeping in line with company policy/ process. Keep up-to-date with teaching and assessment practices and occupational knowledge and skills within subject area of specialism. Review learner work and progress and action, providing both formative and summative feedback to; recognize progress and achievement, identify areas of improvement and to stretch and challenge learners. Act as an ambassador for the Company promoting high expectations, safeguarding, British Values, behavior and welfare. Demonstrate best practice through promotion and embedding of English and Math's, Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, British Values and Prevent as appropriate into learning/delivery. Curriculum Impact Maintain all required records, as specified by the Company, to ensure that all documentation meets internal and external standards, including the Caseload tracker. Ensure systems (Moodle, CRM) are up to date and reflects progress learners are making at all times Majority of learners to complete and achieve learning programmes, in line with the KPI's below KPI Minimum Standard Learners on track 80% Timely Achievement 80% Overall Achievement 85% Compliance and Audit 100% Learner registers to be complete and compliant within initial 15minutes of session start time, for both morning and afternoon sessions. Learner notes in Moodle to be kept up to date at all times, ensuring comprehensive learner profiles are being built and auditable. Group Profiles/Trackers to be updated at the end of each session and reviewed weekly with Management. This job description provides an overview of the responsibilities and principal accountabilities of the role at this point in time. Your responsibilities/accountabilities will include but will not be limited to those detailed. It is anticipated that the content of roles will evolve and change over time, providing opportunities for personal development. You are expected to be flexible in taking on responsibilities that currently fall outside of this role description, but which are commensurate with your level of seniority. General Duties Maintain professional standards for Teachers and Trainers in Education and Training. Instill and promote passion in learning and its relevance to employment Uphold high expectations of self and others Promote and contribute towards delivery of the Company's Policies, inclusive of but not limited to; Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Prevent, Covid-19 and Equality and Diversity. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation (e.g. Data Protection/GDPR, Copyright, etc). Undertake other duties as may reasonably be expected within the scope and objectives of the post. Essential Behaviours Working practices promote and comply with the Vision and Values of Challenge-trg Skills Ltd. Act in a calm and professional manner at all times. Be upbeat, proactive and positive, with a 'can-do' attitude. Be professional and presentable at all times. Have a flexible approach to work and changing circumstances. Willingness to work extended or unsociable hours. Be able to communicate at all levels. Company Development Contribute to the Companies improvement strategy. Deliver the company's quality improvement agenda. Ensure that Company policies are complied with and implemented effectively. Support the Company to become a regional leader through innovative, promotional activities and events. Safeguarding Challenge-trg Skills is committed to creating a safe learning environment and prioritising the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment Prevent Challenge-trg Skills is committed to ensuring we comply with the prevent duties, and as such all staff are required to ensure that learners are prepared for modern life in Britain and that they promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with a different backgrounds, faiths and beliefs. Equality and Diversity Challenge-trg Skills is committed to ensuring that regardless of background that staff, learners, business receive the best possible services. Pre-employment It is a condition of employment that the post holder must provide a satisfactory DBS, two references, Right to Work, and, as necessary, Occupational Health Clearance prior to employment. Quality Support Challenge-trg Skills to be fit for purpose, contributing to the quality assurance and cycle processes to ensure we deliver the services of Challenge-trg Skills. There is considerable importance attached to the public relations aspect of all work undertaken by Challenge-trg Skills. It is a prime objective of all staff to project a positive public the image of Challenge-trg Skills and to assist all enquiries providing the highest standards of delivery and service. Growth Work to develop and deliver a wide range of programmes required to meet our customers' needs, in flexible and innovative ways. 'Improving lives, Building Futures & Enhancing Business' Vision To deliver our mission, we will focus on: Improving Lives, Building Futures, and Enhancing Business. Delivering employer focused, learner centric courses. Providing quality training that meets the needs of our learners, our partners and our employers. Maintain excellent local community relationships whilst supporting & upskilling learners from deprived, under privileged areas into sustainable employment. Providing a friendly, supportive, exciting & challenging environment for our customers & staff. To consistently exceed the performance targets set internally & by our external. Values Celebrate Success. Respect & value each other working with honesty and integrity. Inspire - to be positive and creative. Strive to achieve goals. Passionate about excellence. Putting People at the heart of Challenge-trg Skills Customer orientated, ensuring our services meet the expectations and requirements of Challenge-trg Skills. Challenge-trg Skills expects all members of staff to work effectively as part of a team, or teams, delivering high quality education and support to staff and learners. Company Benefits Include: Working as part of an award winning, large national group, where no two days are the same and every individual makes a difference. Access to and use of Wagestream, which allows you to track and access your wages early free of charge, along with a wide range of advice and support services. Comprehensive Employee assistance programme. Life Assurance Policy including free access to a virtual GP Service. Flexible working arrangements Company Benefits Include: Working as part of an award winning, large national group, where no two days are the same and every individual makes a difference. Access to and use of Wagestream, which allows you to track and access your wages early free of charge, along with a wide range of advice and support services. Comprehensive Employee assistance programme. Life Assurance Policy including free access to a virtual GP Service. Flexible working arrangements Person Specification Job Title: Essential Skills Tutor Reports to: Contract Manager *Selection Criteria: A= Application Form I = Interview T = Test/Personality Profile P = Practical exercise Essential or Desirable Method of Candidate Assessment A, I, T or P Educational/ Vocational Qualifications 1. Recognised Teaching Qualification Level 4 or 5 Min Level 3 Essential Desirable A, 2. Assessor qualification Essential A, 3. Verifier qualification Desirable A, 4. Level II in English and Mathematics/Functional Skills Essential A, 5. Evidence of Continuous professional development Essential A Experience and Skills 1. Experience of working as a Tutor delivering a range of programmes in your area of specialism/s. Essential A, I, 2. Working knowledge of Safeguarding, Prevent and Fundamental British Values. Essential A, I, 3. Experience of supporting and managing learners aged 16+ to achieve positive outcomes. Essential A, I, P, 4. Experience of developing curriculums, materials and resources suitable to meet a range of learner needs. Essential A, I, 5. Able to demonstrate a range of Pedagogies to deliver engaging, dynamic and innovative training. Essential A, I, P, 6. Effective planning, time management and organisational skills Essential A, I, P, 7. Strong written and communication skills imparted to learners Essential A, I, P, 8. Attention to detail with a right first-time mentality Essential A, I, 9. Able to respond flexibly and quickly to the demands of the role Essential A, I, 10. A relentless commitment to excellence and quality Essential A, I, 11. Demonstrates best practice with regards to confidentiality and accountability whilst working in a fast-paced environment. Essential A, I, 12. Flexible approach to working hours due to some evening and weekend work on an ad-hoc basis Essential A, I ctrg limited is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. TPBN1_UKTJ

Residential Childcare Support Worker Salary : Unqualified: Base salary of £19,812 with a potential to earn up to a total of £24,132 with sleep in shifts. Qualified: (full diploma Level 3 qualified or equivalent): Base salary of £20,233.20 with a potential to earn up to a total of £24,553.20 with sleep in shifts. Base Location: With services in Pontefract, Wakefield, Doncaster, Eggborough and Barnsley we currently have vacancies throughout Contract Hours - 30 hours Do you want to work in a role that makes a positive difference to young people's lives? Are you looking for the next step in your career with a company that will support and train you? Dove Adolescent Services are looking for Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our team. As part of our team, you will help provide flexible, individual residential care packages for children and young people. Our goal is to transform lives by being passionate, innovative, and invested in everything we do. To achieve the ambitions we have for our young people, we know it takes a passionate team who share our vision - to see children follow their dreams and reach their full potential. Working at Dove Adolescent Services, you will be joining a supportive and collaborative team which recognises you as an individual. We invest heavily in the continued professional development of our employees - that's why our Operations Directors and the majority of our Home Managers all began their careers at Dove as Residential Childcare Support Workers and worked their way up. As a Young Persons Support Worker, your day isn't always spent in one of our Residential Children's Homes walking or biking the Pennine trails, catching the latest film at the cinema or thrill seeking at a theme park is all on the agenda - the list is endless and all depends on the interests of our young people. Your main duties and requirements would include, but not are not limited to: Promoting, safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our young people Establishing and maintaining positive and trusting relationships with our young people Encouraging the development of the individual interests of our young people A desire to learn, we provide full training for you to achieve a Childcare Diploma Level 3 What do we need from you? Experience of supporting young people who may be vulnerable is desired but not essential Understanding and commitment to the role - including some weekends and bank holidays Undertake sleep-in duties as part of a flexible rota Participating in activities and ensuring we provide young people with a place they feel at home Be capable of working on your own initiative Have good inter-personal skills and be a positive team player A desire to engage, motivate and encourage the young people in our homes What do we offer? Full training provided to gain a recognised qualification £45 paid per sleep in shift (average 7-8 a month) Company pension Employee discount scheme offering savings with over 740 retailers including all the major supermarkets, hundreds of high street shops and a wide range of restaurants. Refer a Friend programme - unlimited at £500 for each person referred to work with us Childcare voucher scheme Holiday pay Meals included We are part of the Polaris Community, one of the largest providers of children's services, and our community of services span the length and breadth of the whole of the UK. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. We are proud of our quality - 100% of our inspected services are rated by Ofsted as good or outstanding. Whether you're an experienced Residential Childcare Support Worker or want a new career path that allows you to have a positive impact on young people in your community, we'd love to hear from you. Dove Adolescent Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. INDRESMP TPBN1_UKTJ

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