Residential Child Care Worker (Ref: POS010640)
Salary Band 8: £31,067 - £33,366, Band 9: £34,314 - £37,035
Salary Band: £30,001 to £40,000
Post Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: Please see advert text
Job and Application Details
Categories: Social Care - Children Service
Directorate: N/A
Published Date: 31/01/2025
Closing Date: 17/02/2025
Role Overview
We are looking for exceptional, enthusiastic, and creative child-focused individuals to work within our Children Homes with young people who have complex and additional needs. Positions are available for Full-time, Part-time, and casual workers.
The ideal candidates must effectively extend their skills to the young people’s families, carers, and professionals.
The Residential Homes care for children looked after by the local authority, and we also have a short break centre for children with disabilities. This post is within our homes for looked after children.
The overall aim as a Residential Child Care Worker is to act as a corporate parent for Children Looked After and to be an assertive champion for Children in Need, in accordance with the Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards. You will ensure young people are nurtured, happy, healthy, and safe from harm, allowing them to develop, thrive, and fulfill their full potential.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have experience working with children and young people in a residential care or related setting. Applicants should hold the NVQ Level 3 CCYP or the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or a suitable equivalent qualification. This post involves shift work, sleepovers, and weekend working.
The successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Contact Information
For an informal discussion, please contact Alan Welsh, Registered Manager at 07880172405 or Dawn Burnip, Senior Registered Manager at 01325 406154.
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