Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
01/02/2019
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 03/03/2019 23:59
Salary:
£12,616.22 - £17,204.73 per annum
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
Stockton-On-tees
Further Information
Benefits & Grade:
Grade F/H/I (grade H and above would require the candidate to hold a QCF Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent)
Sleepover allowance of £42.62 per sleepover
Unsociability Level 2 is £1142.40 per annum (£0.59 per hour)
Contract Hours:
25 hours per week, including sleepovers
The post holder works as part of a team covering a 24 hour service, 7 days a week; therefore some weekend work will be expected
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and its Children's Homes workforce is committed to providing care to young people that is; a positive experience, offers stability in a safe and warm environment and allows young people every opportunity to reach their full potential in all areas of their lives.
Due to progression of staff members within Stockton, we have the unique opportunity to recruit a suitably experienced and qualified individual to the post of Residential Care Officer for Rose House Children's Home which is rated Good by Ofsted. The candidate will also join an already successful Resource Team that is committed to developing and supporting its workforce and maintaining high standards within its Children's Homes.
We have an experienced and committed workforce and our staff retention is excellent. We strive to offer continuity and stability within our homes for both staff and the young people we care for. The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate their understanding of the benefits of authentic warmth, nurture and emotional resilience when working with children and young people.
Ongoing training relevant to the post will be available and support will be provided with regular structured supervision and appraisal.
We are seeking applications for this post from individuals who hold a Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent and have worked in a Residential setting with young people who are Looked After.
It is essential that the successful applicant has the ability to work directly with young people who present with complex and challenging behaviour and be skilled in assessing risk, care planning and implementing and monitoring strategies and interventions that reduce risk and improve outcomes for young people.
The successful applicants will be responsible to the Registered Manager and assist in the efficient and effective running of the home and will be expected to be part of the homes rota that does include working shifts, weekends and undertaking sleepovers.
Please ensure you refer to the Job Description and the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification when completing the Personal Statement on the application form, as this information is used to select candidates for interview.
For a further informal discussion, please contact Glyn Armstrong, Team Leader, on 01642 524791.
The application form is available in alternative formats from Xentrall Recruitment Services, tel: 01642 526992 or email recruitment@xentrall.org.uk
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council ensures that all customers, both internal and external receive a consistently high quality level of service.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.