Post No. POSN003986 - Residential Childcare Worker - Cambridge House Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people within residential care and have a passion for working with children seeking asylum in the UK? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join Newport City Council’s residential service. Cambridge House is a stunning newly renovated 6 bed Victorian home located close to the city centre of Newport. Our team at Cambridge House provide asylum-seeking young people who have been separated from their parents or carers with culturally sensitive, trauma informed care, developing their strengths and working towards their aspirations within a safe and welcoming home environment. We recognise the rights of all children, wherever they come from. Underlying everything, first and foremost, we believe those seeking refuge from persecution are children first and migrants second and that every child should be supported and nurtured through their legal journey. We are looking for the right values, motivation and commitment to work in this rewarding yet challenging role. Experience of working with children would be preferable but we also recognise that individuals come with a wide range of experiences and transferable skills and so it is not essential. We offer an excellent induction and training package, including supporting you to attain a level 3 qualification in working with Children and Young people, if you do not already have this. We also provide training and support to enable you to work in an attachment focussed way and provide children with the much-needed support, and the opportunity for you to be able to build a healthy & positive relationship, which can result in you having the biggest and most rewarding impact on that child’s life. You will complete a shift pattern comprising of 15-hours per day, 8am till 11pm. You will work on a pattern of 1 day on and 2 days off and will need to cover sleep ins as and when required. If you wish to discuss this role further, please contact emma.campbell2newport.gov.uk for an informal conversation. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS). We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role. Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK. Our values – Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together