For a full job description and person specification please visit the link below:

We are seeking energetic, driven and committed individuals who desire a career working with children and young people

The Caldecott Foundation provides care and education for children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties who may have experienced considerable emotional / physical damage in their early years.
Due to the challenging behaviour of our pupils, flexibility, understanding and a strong sense of humour are important.

Residential Care Workers
Salary Range £19,126 - £20,858
+ sleeping in duties at £32.94
39 hours per week

Personal and Professional Attributes
The successful candidates will poses sound communication skills; will be able to work within a team providing outstanding care for children and young people whom would otherwise have poor outcomes.

We are looking for individuals who will have the ability to self-reflect and ideally be in possession of the Diploma Level 3 Children and Young People Workforce, however training will be given.

The Benefits of Joining the Caldecott Foundation are:
Excellent Induction, Training, Career Opportunities and Qualifications;
you will also be supported by a multi-disciplinary team and our dedicated Learning & Development Department


Closing date for applications: Friday, 26th September 2014

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend an interview and information sharing day on:
Monday, 6th October 2014
Following which practical assessments will be held with selected candidates – this date is TBC

An enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for this post

For a full job description, person specification and an application form please visit our website - www.thecaldecottfoundation.co.uk or, alternatively, by contacting the HR Administrator by emailing christine.abbott@caldecottfoundation.co.uk or by phone on 01303 815635

Please note: we aim to contact shortlisted applicants as soon as possible after the closing date. Should you not have heard within three weeks of the closing date, please consider that your application has been unsuccessful.



Registered Charity No. 307889