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1104396
University of Nottingham
17/11/2025
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Description
Role
Unitemps are acting as an Employment Business, supplying temporary workers, in relation to this vacancy.
To support the emotional, social, education and physical needs of the young people we care for. Ensuring that they are given every opportunity to reach their full potential and achieve positive outcomes, while seeing to it that the care provide meets the regulations of the Children’s homes Regulations and care standards of 2015 while adhering to OFSTED requirements.
The post holder will be based at one of our residential homes within the East Midlands. Employees should note, however, that although they shall be allocated to a specific home, they may be required at some point to work at other appropriate provisions.
Start Date: ASAP (flexible start date)
End Date: Discuss with hiring manager
Working Hours: Monday – Sunday. Full-time/Part time
Pay Rate: £12.21-£14.60 per hour
Location: NG8 1HP
CLOSING DATE: 21/11/25 Please note that the role may close early to applications – apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Duties and responsibilities
The young people in our care present a variety of difficulties for which they will need varying levels of support. In order to provide the required care the staff team are required to work shifts allocated by the Manager or delegated deputy, including weekends, evenings, sleep in’s and the young people’s annual holidays. During this time a number of administrative hours will be spent attending meetings, supervision, annual appraisals, training, and young people’s reviews (this list is not exhaustive). In undertaking activities with the children/young people and on behalf of the home the post holder can expect to use the organisations vehicle/s.
Due to the nature of the care provided by the organisation, staff are expected to work in a flexible way and at times carry out tasks not specifically outlined in the job descriptions to meet the needs of the service. The post holder is expected to conduct themselves professionally, to work within the current legislative framework and adhere to the Organisation Policies and Procedures at all times.
To work in a positive, respectful and empowering way with all young people in order to promote good relationships and encourage achievement and proactively ensure the outstanding care of young people. To interact on an individual and group basis with all young people and provide a positive role model, maintaining high professional standards at all times.
To maintain appropriate routines, limits and boundaries for the young people at all times and encourage young people to understand the importance of action and consequence and the importance of appropriate positive relationships.
To support the educational development and achievements of the young people, and remain informed about educational matters and contribute to the development of educational opportunities inherent in the home.
To act, as key worker to a particular young person in order to provide support and ensure the implementation of their individual care plan. To attend child care reviews and contribute to the assessment and care planning process and ensure high standards of safe working practices are adhered to at all times.
To contribute to the development of daily programmes and individual/group plans and actively participate in social, recreational and educational activities with the young people. To participate in and encourage the participation of the young people in the domestic tasks of the home in order to develop their self-care skills.
To liaise and collaborate positively with parents and partner agencies to ensure that the best interests of the young people are respected and promoted at all times. To maintain, where appropriate, all necessary records in a timely manner and to a high standard.
To remain well informed about latest practice, research policy and legislative developments in relation to child care. Promote the organisations’ ethos of providing an appropriate environment of safety and positive outcomes for all children in our care. To undertake other reasonable duties as identified by the line manager from time to time
To keep up to date with the latest (developments/research/practice) in respect of the post holders area of work, in order to improve your own performance of the role on a year on year basis,
Skills and experience
- Care plans
- NVQ
- Experience working with children or in this setting.
Location
Nottingham
Additional information
Please apply with your CV and covering letter for this role.
For advice on CVs, covering letters and making applications, please refer to the University’s Careers and Employability Service website.
if you have any queries about this vacancy, please send an email to recruit.unitemps@nottingham.ac.uk
Ensure that you demonstrate how you meet the requirements outlined above in your written application. You will always need to tailor your application to the role you are applying for. Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
This role is being advertised by the Unitemps team at the University of Nottingham, which is part of the Careers and Employability Service. Unitemps is acting as an employment business, supplying temporary workers in relation to this vacancy. We are acting on behalf of a reputable Nottingham company to fill this position.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process on account of a disability or other health-related condition, or if you have any questions about this role, please contact the team at recruit.unitemps@nottingham.ac.uk
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How to apply
To apply please email your CV and a tailored cover letter to: harris@cherishedbeginnings.co.uk