Kennet Care is committed to working in partnership with young people, their families, commissioners and others to provide an individual service tailored around young people. We aim to create a warm caring environment that is safe and supportive enabling young people to recover from past life experiences and grow to their full potential.
We are immensely proud to affirm that our team comprises some of the most empathetic, vibrant, and inspiring individuals in the sector. Our primary aim is to recruit and unite those who are fervently committed to effecting positive change in the lives of young people. We are steadfast in our dedication to providing them with comprehensive support, vital resources, and ample opportunities to flourish in a rewarding and successful career, ensuring they are fully equipped to grow professionally and make a significant impact on our shared objectives.
All staff are expected to:
- Work in the context of Kennet Care’s Vision, Mission and Philosophy, and to use our outcome monitoring approach in order to support young people in achieving their goals. Having a full understanding and implementing the home’s statement of purpose.
- Recognise the positive abilities of young people and support our shared belief in life-long learning.
- Adhere to the Quality Outcomes Standards, Children’s Regulations 2015, and all other current legislation, showing a high degree of professionalism, resilience, and a willingness to remain committed during particularly demanding times.
What you can expect from Kennet Care:
- £30,700.80 – £33,259.20 per annum
- £45 per sleep-in (£2,340 – £4,680 per annum based on 1-2 per week)
- £20 per weekend on-call (£240 per annum based on 1 per month)
- Pension scheme
- 30 days of annual leave
- Long service awards
- Referral bonus (recommend someone you know and upon completion of their probation receive £500)
- DBS update service subscription funding
- Individual supervision to develop and progress your career
- Group supervision with our external psychotherapist to discuss the emotional impact of the role
- Team building days
- Fully funded formal qualifications
- Excellent training program (both face-to-face and online)
- In-depth 3-week induction with our dedicated Training & Induction manager
- Free access to confidential BUPA Employee Assistance Program
- Free access to a confidential and personalised Mortgage Advisor
- Exclusive discounts with access to over 15,000 exclusive online and high street discounts from a wide range of partner brands, including deals on holidays, fashion, groceries, insurance, and motoring
- Ability to contribute and impact the future of the organisation via the company annual meeting with Directors and Senior Management
- Supportive environment where every day brings opportunities to positively impact children’s lives