Residential Child Care Worker
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
21/01/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 02/02/2022 23:59
Salary:
£28,672 - £31,346 per annum
Allowances:
Sleep in allowance when worked
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
Darlington Borough Council
Further Information
We are looking for exceptional, enthusiastic and creative child focused people to work within our Children 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 successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
For an informal discussion please contact Lisa Porritt, Registered Manager on 01325 469755 or Dawn Burnip, Senior Registered Manager on 01325 406154
Please note
This job is closed for applications.