Residential Child Care Worker

Residential Child Care Worker (Ref: TBC)

Hours and Pay

Salary

£31,099 - £ 33,820 per annum pro rata (equivalent to £16.11 - £17.52 per hour)

Salary Band

£30,001 to £40,000

Post Type

Fixed Term

Hours Per Week

Part time

Job and Application details

Categories

Social Care - Children Service

Directorate

N/A

Published Date

03/02/2023

Closing Date

19/02/2023

We are looking for exceptional, enthusiastic and creative child focused people to work within our Children's Homes, with young people with complex and additional needs. The ideal candidates must also be able to effectively extend these skills to the young people’s families/carers and other professionals. The Residential Homes care for children who are looked after by the local authority, we also have a short break centre for children with a disability. This post is within our homes for looked after children. The overall aims as a Residential Child Care Worker is to act as a corporate parent for Children Looked After and be an assertive champion for Children in Need in accordance with the Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations including the quality standards. To ensure young people are nurtured, happy, healthy and safe from harm, able to develop, thrive and fulfil their full potential. Applicants should have experience of working with children and young people either 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, sleep overs and weekend working. The post is fixed term for 2 years. The successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. For an informal discussion please contact Dawn Burnip Senior Registered Manager on 01325 406154

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