Job description Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week - (Job Share would be considered) ATKINSON SECURE CHILDRENS HOME - EXETER Approximate salary - Weekend work is expected, which is automatically added to your salary, which means you will be earning approximate £33,572 £888 secure allowance annually - Working towards £38,654 £888 secure allowance sleep ins £41 each. Who are we: Atkinson Secure Children's Home is a secure environment with excellent in-house facilities and rated 'Good' by OFSTED. Our approach is to provide exceptional parenting to the young people within our care, looking beyond their behaviours to go the extra mile for them and we do this in a safe and therapeutic environment. Atkinson cares for young people aged (10-17yrs) with emotional and behavioural difficulties who have been granted a secure accommodation order by the courts. The young people we care for are often in crisis and require intensive support, intervention, and physical intervention at a last resort, while working on their, education and training in vocational skills and life skills. Applications: All application forms need to be fully completed with no employment gaps and reasons for leaving any previous employment needs to be fully explained. During the online application you will be asked to type a 'supporting statement'. The supporting statement will form a vital part of the selection process, including if you are invited to a formal interview. It is important that you review the job description and person specification when typing your supporting statement, as you will need to demonstrate that you have the relevant skills/qualities this role requires. Atkinson undertake a vigorous safer recruitment process please ensure all referees are aware that they will be contacted by the home. For an informal discussion please contact Jemma Gent jemma.gent@devon.gov.uk Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. Please click here to see the Job Description DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages. Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice. For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page. We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). This role requires a DBS disclosure.