Application Deadline: 6 December 2024 Department: Childrens Services Location: Torbay Council Compensation: £30,559 - £33,366 / year Description Job Description & Person Specification > We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, motivated individuals who are committed to improving outcomes for families in Torbay to join the Operational Team as a Community Care Worker. In this role you will be a key part of the Operational Team, supporting Social Workers in their role to assess risk and need; working to safeguard vulnerable children and young people. As part of the team you will work directly with children and families with multiple and complex needs to support them to make positive, sustainable changes, to enable them to be safe, be healthy and achieve. You can look forward to being part of a service underpinned by a career defining Learning Academy. From the day you join us you can expect to receive high quality training to boost your knowledge, skills and professional development. The Learning Academy prides itself on being there for all children's services colleagues at every level. The Learning Academy is delighted to work in partnership with South Devon College and The Open University to offer apprenticeship opportunities such as the Social Work Degree Apprenticeship and Working with Children, Young People and Families. Don't take our word for it, come and meet us and we will talk about, and introduce you to people just like you who have benefited from the opportunities we offer. If you are thinking about it, don't hesitate, pick up the phone or hit the keyboard. You have nothing to lose This post meets the requirements for an Enhanced Criminal Record Check. This will show spent and unspent convictions and adult cautions which have not been filtered in line with legislation, plus any information held by local Police that is considered relevant to the role. If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser: https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/jobs/job-descriptions/community-care-worker/ For an informal chat please contact Claire Knott on 01803 207073 or claire.knotttorbay.gov.uk. Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 16th December 2024. Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible. Skills Essential: Ability to carry out assessments, plan and deliver needs based packages of support. Ability to produce and maintain accurate records and reports. Ability to engage positively with children, young people and their parents. Effective communication/interpersonal skills. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Knowledge Essential: Understanding of basic human needs, physical, emotional and social. Knowledge of Children's Act 1989 and 2004, Adoption legislation, Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (Parenting Orders and Anti Social Behaviour Act 2003). Knowledge of issues facing families at risk of family breakdown. Self awareness of own strengths and weaknesses. Experience & Qualifications Essential: GCSE pass in English at Grade C or above or equivalent. Experience of work in a health or social care environment (paid or unpaid) with children and young people. Experience of working with children, young people and families displaying challenging behaviour. Experience of health/social care needs and services. Experience of teamwork.