Houseparent

Staff Benefits at Kibble

• Learning continues with opportunities for further training, job variety and funded study
• Healthcare significantly contributes to expenses such as dental treatments, new glasses and contact lenses
• Money off shopping and events from Blue Light Card, Costco and other partners
• Discounts are available for childcare through Puddle Lane children’s nursery
• Immediate access to confidential counselling helps you prioritise self-care
• Wellbeing perks continue with Cycle to Work and generous holidays

About Kibble

Kibble supports children and young people (aged 5-26) who have experienced trauma and adversity through residential care, education and mental health services. For more than 200 years, we’ve put young people first and have built a trusted charity with vital services that strive to transform lives, families and communities.

When starting a new job at Kibble, you’ll become part of a dedicated staff team who make sure children are happy and safe 365 days a year, 24/7. Whether your role is in care, education, or the corporate side, you’ll help give young people a chance at life.

Job Purpose

Make a difference helping create a safe, welcoming home for young people. As a Houseparent, you’ll play a vital role in making sure their environment is clean, safe, and nurturing a true home from home.

Main Duties

• Plan and prepare fresh, nutritious meals (we hold the Healthy Living Award)
• Keep living areas, bedrooms, and shared spaces clean, tidy, and welcoming
• Support with laundry, stock control and hygiene standards
• Work as part of a team that puts the wellbeing of young people first

What we are looking for

• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is essential (RLSS preferred).
• Previous experience working within the leisure industry is essential.
• Previous experience of working with young people is desirable.
• HNC in relevant subject, for example Sports Coaching, Health and Fitness is desirable.
• First Aid at Work Certificate and a Pool Plant Operators Certificate are desirable.
• Possession of a qualification to teach swimming is desirable.

Organisational/person specification

• Experience in cooking, cleaning, or housekeeping (in any setting home, hospitality, care, schools, etc.)
• A friendly, positive attitude and willingness to help
• Able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
• Care experience is a bonus, but not essential
• A driving licence would be great, but not essential

Notes

• Content of this job outline to reflect changes to the job or services provided, while maintaining the overall character and level of responsibility for the post.
• Notwithstanding any information or statement described within this job outline, all duties must be carried out in a way that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and respect for all individuals and which is consistent with Kibble’s stated policy on equal opportunities.
• The successful candidate will be subject to PVG Scheme Membership. Having previous convictions will not automatically disbar you from working at Kibble (with the exception of offences against children or other vulnerable groups) and every case is taken on an individual basis.
• Prior to commencing in post, you will be required to undertake theory aspect of Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training to ensure you have an understanding of this given the nature of your role.
• Appointments will be subject to a twelve-month probationary period.

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