Hours:  36/48-hour contracts available.

What do we expect from you for our young people?

Working in a Hennessy Group Children’s Home means being a part of a young person’s day to day life. This means being there to support them through the highest highs and lowest lows. Our staff team members are a significant part of enabling our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults – this role we have in a young person’s life is hugely rewarding. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be moments to celebrate and moments you will always remember!

Who are we and what do we do?

Our homes are all Good or Outstanding, and we are incredibly proud of this. We accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities, and our aim is to create Outstanding outcomes for the young people in our care. Our staff team members are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate every achievement, no matter how small it may appear – to the young person this could be their biggest achievement.

By assisting in the management of the day to day operations in the home, supporting the whole team and making sure the home operates to our high standards. We’re looking for a minimum of 2 years’ experience in residential childcare including experience in a supervisory capacity.

Every day is different, and we make a difference every day. Everything we do for the young people and the service really matters. It is always recognised and its always appreciated.

What we do offer in return?

We only want to work with the very best. For your hard work, dedication and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

• Salary (48 Hours) Base salary of £37,440
• Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you’ll do up to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £73 per sleep (approx. £3,796 per year), Annual Partnership Share Scheme and Annual Bonus
• Training: A full 2-week induction on our Academy, plus full 6 month supported induction.
• Holiday: You’ll work hard with HLG, so you’ll be rewarded with 28 days holiday – you are also guaranteed your Birthday off each year and get an additional day to cover this. There will also be paid stand down days for those going above and beyond.
• Enhanced Holidays: for service of 2 years, you will gain 1 day additional leave. For 5 years’ service you will receive and additional 2 days.
• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our managers have been promoted from within our group – plus you could join our Hennessy Group future managers pathway.
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Meals provided while you’re at work
• Recognition: We have team member of the month recognition with a monthly reward.
• Outstanding environments: All of our services are Good or Outstanding rated with Ofsted, with the very best facilities.
• A recommend a friend scheme: We offer a £200 bonus for all successful referrals every time and without limit.

Be your very best self with Hennessy Group

At Hennessy Group we celebrate everyone as an individual. This makes us stand out as an Outstanding employer and service provider. We’ll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you’re free to achieve your potential. Here’s what we need from you;

• A positive ‘can do’ attitude – a team player with a genuine passion for helping others.

• You must be resilient, empathetic and have a genuine passion for young people.

• A committed and enthusiastic leader with a passion to make a difference
• Level 3 Diploma qualification in Residential Childcare (England)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management is desirable – provided if needed
• A full UK driving licence which you’ve held for at least 12 months

Join a growing, inspiring and Outstanding provider

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. We want to work with the very best in the sector. People who have an Outstanding mentality and an Outstanding drive to create the very best outcomes for children and young people. We want to make a difference every day – do you?

The Hennessy Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.