Working in social care is incredibly rewarding, but it’s not for everyone.

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  • Patience

    Many of our service users need help with day-to-day activities like shopping, cooking and personal wellbeing. Our carers are there to help them manage these activities whilst teaching them the skills they need to live independently.

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    How would you feel about helping someone improve their life skills?

  • Support

    Young people and adults with mental health conditions or learning disabilities often need support with medical appointments, housing options and claiming benefits. Part of a carer’s role is to advocate on their behalf to ensure they get the medical and financial support they’re entitled to.

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    How confident are you speaking up in meetings and appointments?

  • Decision making

    Caring for people with complex needs often requires you to make decisions and act quickly and professionally.

    Question

    Would you say you’re a quick thinker in challenging situations?

  • Flexibility

    As a carer, your role will sometimes involve staying overnight or working flexible hours to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the person you’re caring for.

    Question

    Are you able to be flexible with your working hours and adapt to the changing needs of the service user?

  • Fitness

    Caring for people with complex needs can be great fun, and we get involved with as many physical activities as we can.

    Question

    Are you a hands-on person who likes to get active and enjoy the outdoors?

  • Adaptability

    It’s important that all our service users are looked after in a consistent and professional way in accordance with their personalised care plan even when their behaviour is challenging.

    Question

    Do you have the attention to detail and professionalism needed to ensure the rules are followed, even in a difficult environment?

Great! We think you’d be suited to a career in complex care.

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Assistant Manager - Registered Children's Home

  • Juventas
  • March, Cambridgeshire
  • Permanent
  • £28159 - £33879 per annum + plus £55 per sleep-in shift

Juventas is looking for a multi-skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Manager to assist the Registered Manager in the running of our four-bed registered children's home based in Norwich. Juventas cares for looked-after children in residential and...

Residential Support Worker

  • Juventas
  • March, Cambridgeshire
  • Permanent
  • £25600 - £26500 per annum + plus £55 per sleep-in shift

Juventas is looking for a Residential Support Worker to assist in the running of our Registered Children's Home based in March, Cambridgeshire. Juventas cares for looked-after children in residential and semi-independent supported accommodation so they...

Intervention Support Worker

  • Juventas
  • Norwich, Norfolk
  • Permanent
  • Up to £13.12 per hour

Job Title: Intervention Support Worker - Alternative to Education Provision Contract: 40-hours per week Location: Norwich and surrounding areas Pay rate: £13.12 per hour Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young...

Residential Support Worker

  • Sportfit
  • Southampton, Hampshire
  • Permanent
  • Up to £12.90 per hour + life assurance, critical illness cover
  • Carer for 0

Job Description: Residential Support Worker Southampton | Permanent | Children Residential Support Worker | £12.90 per hour plus £50 per sleep in YOU MUST HOLD A VALID FULL UK DRIVERS LICENSE TO BE SHORTLISTED Here at SportFit we are dedicated to...

Residential Support Worker

  • Sportfit
  • New Milton, Hampshire
  • Permanent
  • Up to £12.90 per annum + life assurance, critical illness cover

Job description: Residential Support Worker - Children Full Time/ Shift Work/ New Milton TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE YOU MUST HAVE A FULL UK DRIVERS LICENSE Could you be a positive role model for young people and have the passion and commitment to make a...

Assistant Manager - Registered Children's Home

  • Juventas
  • March, Cambridgeshire
  • Permanent
  • £28159 - £33879 per annum + plus £55 per sleep-in shift
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Job Overview

Juventas is looking for a multi-skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Manager to assist the Registered Manager in the running of our four-bed registered children's home based in Norwich.

The role

Juventas cares for looked-after children in residential and semi-independent supported accommodation so they can live a positive and meaningful life as they approach adulthood.

As Assistant Manager you'll be:

  • Providing care and support for looked after-children in a residential accommodation setting

  • Working as a member of the homes staff team to provide children with the necessary guidance to enable them to live a positive and meaningful life as they approach adulthood

  • Working on a shift basis to ensure children have their needs met and their welfare promoted while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism

  • Reporting to and assist the Registered Manager with the effective day-to-day management of staff teams including induction, supervision, monitoring and development as well as completing annual appraisals

The ideal candidate

You'll have:

  • At least 3 years' experience of working with children and young people

  • At least 1 year's experience in a senior, managerial or team leader role

  • Relevant educational or professional qualification(s)

  • Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care - Children and Young People and a good standard of secondary education

  • A full UK driving licence and willingness to obtain business insurance

  • The ability to identify the needs of young people

  • An understanding of the importance of safeguarding young people

All posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures.

About us

Based in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, Juventas provides supported accommodation for vulnerable young people aged from 10 to 18. We specialise in helping unaccompanied asylum seekers, Looked After children and children with social, emotional and complex needs.

We offer a unique comprehensive package of benefits to employees and their families. This includes:

  • Perkbox employee benefits including retail, entertainment, insights, travel and other discounts

  • Employee engagement recognition rewards

  • Employee covers such as critical illness and life cover

  • Company sick pay

  • Discounted or free food

  • Life insurance

  • On-site parking

  • Referral programme

  • Company employee engagement initiatives

  • Medicash benefits include additional perks and financial help with health-related costs such as: optical, dental, specialist consultations and diagnostic tests, complementary therapies, alternative therapies, prescriptions, innoculations & flu jabs, chiropody, health screening, stress support, virtual GP, gym discounts

  • Room for overtime depending on service needs

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