Children's Care Assistant

Job description

Overview Hours: Early: 7:30 – 3:30, Late: 3:00 – 10:00pm. The role involves working a 3 week rolling rota pattern including evening and weekend work, with two double shifts occurring every 3 weeks and a mixture of early and late shifts.Here at Rowden House School we pride ourselves on giving the best possible care and life experience for our young people. As well as attending our onsite school, the young people go on various trips out; we go swimming, we go to cafes; do arts and crafts, cookery, sports, gardening and much more. We are completely led by our residents – we do whatever activities they are interested in (and we can reasonably facilitate!).About us Rowden House School in Herefordshire provides individualised care and education programmes for children and young people aged 11 to 19 years, with severe learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviour.We invest in our staff, offering a thorough induction programme, ongoing training & development and all Support Workers are enrolled on a NVQ Level 3 Children & Young People's Workforce training.Find out why it's great to work for SENAD and how our staff training programmes can support you in furthering your social care career.Benefits A Travel Allowance for those commuting 14+ milesOur Employee Assistance ProgrammePaid induction and training timeGood internal progression opportunities30 days paid annual leaveA bonus payment of £1500 will be payable to new care staff (Support Worker grade only) who join us with a relevant qualification (Terms and conditions apply)A support network of experienced care professionalsA promise that no working day will be the same!ESSENTIAL CRITERIA An ability to identify and undertake any training necessary to develop within the roleGood sense of humourCalm and even temperedA natural respect for the dignity and individuality of residentsA valid current driving licenceDESIRABLE CRITERIA Previous experience within a residential settingExperience of severe learning difficulties and/or challenging behaviourExperience in the personal care and hygiene of another personNVQ 2 or 3 in CareUpon starting in this role you would qualify for a Blue Light Card – a discount service for the social care sector providing members with discounts online and on the high street. Read more at: https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk/The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care. We are committed to safeguarding those in our care; all employees are required to obtain an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and are subject to online checks.For further information contact our recruitment team on 01885 488096 Ext: 12102The SENAD Group (and any related companies in the SENAD Group) is the data controller for the information you provide to use during the recruitment process, unless otherwise stated. If you have any queries about the application and recruitment process or how we handle your information please contact us at SENADHR@senadgroup.com Our online application system is maintained by our website administrator, Stimulating Minds and our hosts, Host100. Job applications are emailed from the system directly to the recruitment and HR team dealing with the job you are applying for. Job application forms will be stored on the website server for one month and will then be automatically deleted. Information you provide on job applications will not be used for marketing purposes or passed to any third parties. View our full Privacy Notice for Job Applicants

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bromyard

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English