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How will you help to make a meaningful change to a child or young person’s life?

GFC are looking for additional highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team who can...

Be a consistent and reliable PRESENCE around our children and young people with an empathetic and therapeutic approach
Be PASSIONATE about fostering positive relationships and strong bonds to enable young people to have the confidence they need to thrive and grow on their journey to independence.
SUPPORT children and young people by developing and enhancing good working practice for yourself
Deliver engaging, TAILORED support to promote independence whilst ensuring children and young people are safeguarded at all times.
SHARE your success and evaluate your practice to contribute to the evolution and improvement our service.

Please email recruitment@gloucesterfamilycare.co.uk for further information about any of our current vacancies.

GFC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children you must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosures Barring Service clearance at enhanced level.

All candidates will be recruited in line with our Safer Recruitment policy, which can be found here:

gfc safer recruitment policy

residential support worker Children's home, Gloucester

We are looking for passionate individuals to work in our Ofsted registered Children's Home in Gloucester. You will provide additional, high quality support alongside your wider team based at the home.

Salary: £37,500 (with additional overtime available)

(This includes basic salary + sleep shifts)

Job description:

You will be working in our Ofsted registered Children's Home service.

You will contribute to an engaging, nurturing and supportive environment to enable a sense of belonging through community engagement, regular support and providing well maintained, high quality and homely accommodation.

You will be committed to your own development, growth and progression.
You will work varying shift patterns, Monday - Sunday, working 37.5 Hours per week.
It is essential hold a full UK driving licence.
Private health care after one year of service
GFC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children you must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosures Barring Service clearance at enhanced level.

Desirable Skills

Experience working in a Children's Home or with children that are looked after.
Experience in supporting vulnerable young people who find engaging socially and emotionally difficult at times.
An understanding of the legislation and guidance relating to the provision.
Awareness of Fire and Health and Safety Regulations.
Awareness of Safeguarding and Protection procedures and regulations.

We also have part time options available, please enquire to find out if we can accommodation your availability!

We are looking for support hours across afternoons, evenings and weekends, we are open to being flexible to accommodate individual availability within the required times.

residential SUPPORT WORKER description.

SENIOR LEARNING MENTOR

The Compass at Gloucester Family Care offers an engaging, nurturing and supportive Alternative Provision service, for children and young people aged 4-25.

We are currently looking for enthusiastic and passionate individuals to join our growing compass team.

As a Senior Learning Mentor, you will directly work with our children and young people to deliver high-quality, meaningful sessions, that help children and young people work towards their EHCP outcomes, whilst responding to their diverse and individual needs.

37.5 hours per week
Full UK Driving Licence and an appropriately insured vehicle available for business use.
41 weeks per year, usually term time only (39 weeks), with the remaining two weeks worked during school holidays.
£26,885 per annum
Private health care after one year of service
Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with previous employers, online and social media checks, and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.
All candidates are employed in line with GFC's safer recruitment policy.

Desirable Skills

Experience of supporting and developing individuals within your team.
Experience working within a SEN setting or with children with a diagnosis of ADHD/ASD.
Experience in supporting vulnerable young people who find engaging socially and emotionally difficult at times.
Awareness of safeguarding and protection procedures and regulations.
Experience in developing high quality and tailored sessions, in line with a Child's or Young Person's EHCP.

Senior Learning mentor description.

LEARNING MENTOR

The Compass at Gloucester Family Care offers an engaging, nurturing and supportive Alternative Provision service, for children and young people aged 4-25.

We are currently looking for enthusiastic and passionate individuals to join our growing compass team.

You will be helping and supporting children and young people to achieve their EHCP outcomes utilising an individualised and bespoke curriculum.

£26,000 (£22,000 pro-rata to reflect term time only working)
You will have a full UK Driving License, with access to an appropriately insure vehicle.
You will ideally have experience of working with children with SEN, particularly with knowledge and experience of working with children who have a diagnosis of ADHD and ASD.
Private health care after one year of service.
You will have regular practice and group clinical supervisions, which offer advice and guidance therapeutically.
You will work term time only, working 37.5 hours per week.
Paid Mileage.
GFC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children you must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosures Barring Service clearance at enhanced level.

Desirable Skills

Experience working within a SEN setting or with children with a diagnosis of ADHD/ASD.
Experience in supporting vulnerable young people who find engaging socially and emotionally difficult at times.
Openness to working with children and young people of all ages.
Awareness of safeguarding and protection procedures and regulations.

Learning mentor description.

"I am dedicated to making a

positive difference to

young people's lives,

as part of this incredible team"

Joel