employment opportunities
Landsker Child Care currently employ 40 personnel. Although turnover is relatively low we are always interested in recruiting the right people. We employ:
Qualified teachers
Motivated, enthusiastic residential carers
Motivated, enthusiastic outreach workers
Qualified, experienced managers
All staff are required to undertake a two part interview process and have an advanced Criminal Records Bureau check. We believe in creating a supportive environment for new staff, incorporating a comprehensive induction process with regular supervisions and training. A designated induction/ probation manager is responsible for new recruits progress, support and training needs.
We are fully committed to the training and development of our staff, registering employees on NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (Children and Young People). We provide further training which is delivered monthly. All time spent at training is paid for, as is time spent at fortnightly team meetings. These courses are compulsory and provide core knowledge to staff. They include:
Child Protection
Managing Aggression
Physical Intervention & Legal Framework
Breakaway Techniques
Philosophy
ADHD
Mental Health
Attachment Disorders
Children Act 1989 & Care Standards Act 2000
HIV & AIDS Awareness
Drugs Awareness
Keyworker Role
Paperwork
Appropriate Adult
Equal Opportunities
Medication Administration
Complaints & Representation
Self Harm
Basic Food Hygiene
Emergency First Aid
Residential care is a vocation that provides career opportunities for dedicated
individuals. Our employment structure is as follows:
