Salary: £25,119 - £27,803 (Plus enhancements for waking nights, Bank Holidays, and Sunday working and sleep in rate £87.54)
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Category: Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: Middlesbrough
Number of Posts: 1
Job Overview
We are looking for a Children’s Residential Support Worker to join our ever-growing team. You'll be a role model and mentor and play a key part in the support system for children who have experienced significant trauma. You'll play a vital role in helping them build healthy relationships and discover the benefits of education. It's tough, it's challenging but it's incredibly rewarding. We'll look to you to plan and provide child-centred cultural, physical, play and recreational activities.
Responsibilities
1. Think creatively about and contribute to effective care planning.
2. Provide appropriate therapeutic relationships with the children.
3. Monitor the care and treatment of your assigned children within the household.
4. Work to a flexible working rota 365 days of the year including long days, sleep shifts, and waking nights.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you will need to have the following:
1. A willingness to work towards or hold the recognised NVQ 4 or QCF diploma in working with children and young people in residential care, or equivalent relevant Children’s Residential work.
2. A willingness to complete or hold the recognised HSC 375 medication or equivalent.
3. Desire to undertake further education/training.
4. Training or qualifications that demonstrate a clear ability to communicate effectively and think critically.
5. A valid and full UK driving licence.
6. The legal right to live and work in the UK.
About Us
Middlesbrough Council, Children’s residential services are passionate about the children of Middlesbrough. We believe that with support and opportunities, children can overcome challenges and shape their future. We see their untold stories, possibilities, dreams, and untapped potential – and we believe in their ability to rewrite their destiny.
Residential Services
Our Residential services include:
1. Fir Tree and Willow Tree: Care for children aged 8-18 who may have social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties as well as complex needs.
2. Rosecroft Residential & Staying Close Service: Care for children aged 16-18 with the aim of supporting and transitioning these young people on to independence.
3. Holly Lodge Children’s home: Care for children aged 8-17 who may have autism spectrum disorder or other learning disabilities.
4. Gleneagles Resource Centre for Children with Disabilities: A short break service for children and young people diagnosed with medium to severe learning, physical and disability.
5. Future for Families: NWD service accommodation for children and young people who cannot currently live with their families or need a short break.
6. Daniel Court: Supported accommodation for 16-18 years in self-contained flats.
Application Process
If you believe that you have the experience and expertise required to succeed in this role, then we want to hear from you!
All applicants shortlisted for interview must be willing to attend a visit day and complete an application form (for regulatory purposes).
If you have any questions about the role or the work we do, please email kalia_kourou-paradeli@middlesbrough.gov.uk.
The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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