Job Summary
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This position is based at Canmore Children's House, Kilwinning. Reporting to the House Manager, you will be responsible for delivering care to children and young people. The role involves shift work, including weekends and evenings, with a 12% shift allowance. Candidates should have experience working with children and young people and a sound knowledge of trauma-informed practice. An HNC in Social Services or equivalent is essential.
For more details, see the attached Role Profile below.
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Staff Values & Behaviours
North Ayrshire Council uses a behavioural-based approach in recruitment. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.
Additional information on Staff Values and completing behaviour-based application questions is available at Staff values and behaviours.
References
If this post requires references, you will be notified if selected for an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the process.
PVG (Children)
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. It is an offence to apply if barred from working with children.
Preferred candidates will need to join or update the PVG Scheme before employment is confirmed. The cost (£59 or £18) will be deducted from wages. More info at here. Successful candidates' details will be entered into the PVG system to generate their PVG form.
Workstyles
North Ayrshire Council has four Workstyles. This post is allocated the 'In Building' style, meaning more than 90% of time is spent at a single location.
More details are available in the HR Guide - Workstyles at here. Feel free to ask about the Workstyle at interview.
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