Career progression and development

We are committed to supporting your professional learning and development within our care roles and we offer a career with:

• a clear, supportive training pathway to develop and promote talent and standards of practice
• approximately 20 days in-house training in your first year of joining us, ranging from learning about the legislation we work within, through to direct work with children and specialisms, such as autism or attachment loss and trauma
• a variety of e-learning for further support and development and the time to reflect on your learning within your regular supervision to support you to put this into practice
• support and funding for all staff to undertake the mandatory Level 3 Diploma for Residential Child Care or the opportunity to undertake the Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner Apprenticeship. Whilst you would not need this qualification on application, it is a mandatory requirement to complete it within 2 years of appointment
• support and funding for all Residential Managers to undertake the Level 5 Children, Young People and Families Manager Apprenticeship (equivalent to the City & Guilds Level 5 Diploma for Residential Child Care Managers). Whilst you would not need this qualification on application, it is a mandatory requirement to complete it within 3 years of appointment
• opportunities to increase your experience and skills and develop your career, including the potential to work across our different homes.