Placements: 12.06.20

Location   AgeVacancies
Lioncare School  7-15 yrs2
Springfields   6-12 yrs2
Westfields 10-14 yrs1
Hillfields12-16 yrs0
18+
Portland Road+18 years0
West House+18 years0
Hill House+18 years0
New Church Rd+18 years0

The Lioncare Group knows there are children in need of our residential care and special education provision during the current Covid-19 Panedemic situation. We continue to accept and consider appropriate referrals for our Homes and School, and offer placements following a thorough impact assessment process. If you wish to contact us regarding referrals we have a dedicated e-mail address for this: referrals@lioncare.co.uk

Recruiting Now: June 2020

The Lioncare Group is providing an Essential Service to children in need of residential care and special education provision. This means our Homes and School will and must remain open and operational throughout the current Covid-19 Panedemic situation, and we are continuing to recruit and employ to fill vacant posts.
If you interested in working with us, please download, complete, and return to recruitment@lioncare.co.uk the application form, which you can find by clicking on the link below:

The Lioncare Group Application Form

Recruitment and Selection Guidance and Information 2020-21

Please Note: in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy, there are no circumstances where a CV is an appropriate method of application for employment with The Lioncare Group, and only a fully completed Application Form will be accepted.

References will always be followed up and any offer of employment is always subject to pre-employment
checks being undertaken; these include confirmation of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and a thorough check for any prohibitions, sanctions and restrictions that might prevent the candidate from taking part in certain activities or working in specific positions.

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Therapeutic Carer
(24-40 hrs/wk. [shifts])

March 21, 2020 Written by Matt Vince
Therapeutic Carer <br> (24-40 hrs/wk. [shifts])

Working in our Therapeutic Homes and supporting children attending our Therapeutic School, your role is to meet the everyday but complex and challenging needs of the children and young people in our care, support them in understanding and managing their conflicted emotions and behaviour, and offer them real and meaningful experiences of living, relating, and learning.

Starting basic salary range based on a 40 hour working week:

  • £18,701.00 [£8.99 per hour] (limited prior experience in the role)
  • £19,121.00 [£9.19 per hour] (some prior experience in the role)
  • £19,552.00 [£9.40 per hour] (regular prior experience in the role)
  • £19,992.00 [£9.61 per hour] (substantial prior experience & qualifications – discretionary)

Also:

  • Additional duties payments
  • Special bank-holiday bonus
  • Regular salary progression currently up to £22,344.00 [£10.74 per hour].
  • Full Orientation & Induction programme provided.
  • Extensive training offered.
  • Commitment to continuing learning & development opportunities throughout your career including attendance on our own accredited Level 3 Diploma in Therapeutic Child Care & Education and other courses.

Job Description – Therapeutic Carer

Application Form 

Recruitment and Selection Guidance and Information 2020-21

Child Care Worker
(24-40 hrs/wk. [shifts])

March 21, 2020 Written by Matt Vince
Child Care Worker <br> (24-40 hrs/wk. [shifts])

Working in our Therapeutic Homes and supporting children attending our Therapeutic School, your role and duties are similar to those of a Therapeutic Carer, except that you will also be undertaking our 6-month work-based basic training programme that will equip you with the skills and knowledge allowing you to be considered for automatic promotion to Therapeutic Carer following relevant assessment.

Starting basic salary range:

  • £17,726.00 [£8.52 per hour] (no prior experience and becomes TC1 after probation)
  • £18,124.00 [£8.71 per hour] (some prior experience and becomes TC2 after probation)
  • £18,532.00 [£8.91 per hour] (regular prior experience and becomes TC3 after probation)

Also:

  • Additional duties payments
  • Special bank-holiday bonus
  • Transition to Therapeutic Carer position and salary scale after successful completion of 6-month basic training.
  • Regular salary progression currently up to £22,344.00 [£10.74 per hour].
  • Full Orientation & Induction programme provided.
  • Extensive training offered.
  • Commitment to continuing learning & development opportunities throughout your career including attendance on our own accredited Level 3 Diploma in Therapeutic Child Care & Education and other courses.

Job Description – Child Care Worker

Application Form 

Recruitment and Selection Guidance and Information 2020-21

Waking Night Therapeutic Carer
(10-20 hrs/wk. = 1-2 nights: Wednesdays & Saturdays)

March 21, 2020 Written by Matt Vince
Waking Night Therapeutic Carer <br> (10-20 hrs/wk. = 1-2 nights: Wednesdays & Saturdays)

Working in our Therapeutic Homes, your role is to meet the needs of the children in our care and keep them, and the sleeping-in adult, safe throughout the night. In addition, you will undertake domestic duties, carry-out regular checks and record keeping, and provide colleagues arriving in the morning with a comprehensive hand-over of information.

Starting basic salary range: (Based on a 40 hour working week)

  • £19,327.00 [£9.29 per hour] (limited prior experience in the role)
  • £19,762.00 [£9.50 per hour] (some prior experience in the role)
  • £20,206.00 [£9.71 per hour] (regular prior experience in the role)
  • £20,661.00 [£9.93 per hour] (substantial prior experience & qualifications – discretionary)

Also:

  • Additional duties payments
  • Special bank-holiday bonus
  • Regular salary progression currently up to £23,092.00 [£11.10 per hour].
  • Full Orientation & Induction programme provided.
  • Extensive training offered.
  • Commitment to continuing learning & development opportunities throughout your career including attendance on our own accredited Level 3 Diploma in Therapeutic Child Care & Education and other courses.

Job Description – Waking Night Therapeutic Carer

Application Form 

Recruitment and Selection Guidance and Information 2020-21

Waking Night Worker
(10-20 hrs/wk. = 1-2 nights: Wednesdays & Saturdays)

March 21, 2020 Written by Matt Vince
Waking Night Worker <br> (10-20 hrs/wk. = 1-2 nights: Wednesdays & Saturdays)

Working in our Therapeutic Homes, your role is to remain awake throughout the night and ensure the safety and well-being of the children living in the home, and the sleeping-in adult, are maintained at all times.  You will also be expected to undertake domestic duties including laundry and light cleaning, record information and take a lead role in managing (with support) situations and eventualities including emergencies whilst on duty.

Starting basic salary range: (based on a 40 hour working week)

  • £18,390.00 [£8.84 per hour] (no prior experience and becomes WNTC1 after probation)
  • £18,803.00 [£9.04 per hour] (some prior experience and becomes WNTC2 after probation)
  • £19,226.00 [£9.24 per hour] (regular prior experience and becomes WNTC3 after probation)

Also:

  • Additional duties payments
  • Special bank-holiday bonus
  • Transition to Waking Night Therapeutic Carer position and salary scale after successful completion of 6-month basic training.
  • Regular salary progression up to £23,092.00 [£11.10 per hour].
  • Full Orientation & Induction programme provided.
  • Extensive training offered.
  • Commitment to continuing learning & development opportunities throughout your career including attendance on our own accredited Level 3 Diploma in Therapeutic Child Care & Education and other courses.

Job Description – Waking Night Worker

Application Form

Recruitment and Selection Guidance and Information 2020-21

Cover Waking Night Workers
(to cover absences at short notice)

March 21, 2020 Written by Matt Vince
Cover Waking Night Workers<br>(to cover absences at short notice)

We are establishing a ‘bank’ of workers who are available at short notice to cover for unplanned absences (e.g. sickness and annual leave) of our regular Waking Night Therapeutic Carers and Waking Night Workers. Working in our Therapeutic Homes, your role is to stay awake through the night, provide the children & young people in your care with comfort & support when needed, & undertake domestic duties & responsibility for safety & security of the Home.

Starting basic salary range: £8.84 p/hr. – £9.93 p/hr. depending on experience.

Job Description – Cover Waking Night Worker 

Application Form 

Recruitment and Selection Guidance and Information 2020-21