Residential Workers - Aycliffe Secure - CYPS Children and Young People's Services
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
22/08/2017
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 04/09/2017 23:59
Salary:
Grade 7 £21,962 - £24,964
Allowances:
Plus secure unit allowance
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
At an approved locality - (one of the Service’s Children’s Homes/Secure Unit)
Further Information
VACANCY REF: CYPS/17/14A
Residential Workers - 5TH UNIT AYCLIFFE SECURE
Grade 7 £21,962- £24,964 - Plus secure unit allowance.
The postholder will work alongside young people ensuring their best interests and well-being are prioritised, keeping them safe whilst developing their potential within and outside Aycliffe Secure Centre.
You will be required to work to Children's Homes Regulations and Youth Justice Board guidance to provide for young people's physical and emotional needs as necessary. The postholder will keep accurate records, prepare reports and contribute to the young people's care planning, reviews and meetings as required.
Postholders will work in partnership with young people, their families and professionals to ensure good outcomes for the young people. There is a also a requirement to provide appropriate boundaries for young people. Dealing with challenging behaviour which requires resilience, self-awareness and acute interpersonal skills is crucial to the role.
Essential Qualifications:
* 4 GCSEs (grade A – C) inc Maths and English or equivalent and/or
NVQ Level 3 in Child Care or willingness to achieve within 18 months of
commencement.
Essential experience
* Worked children/young people aged 10-18, paid or voluntary within the last
3 years
* Commitment towards undertaking and maintaining required training
standards in accordance with the updated career pathway.
Young Person’s Panel and Final interview to be held 13th and 14th September
If you require any further information please contact Stephen Cook - Senior Manager at Aycliffe Secure Centre on 03000 263018 or email Stephen.cook@durham.gov.uk
Apply on-line via the jobs portal or contact the HR Operations and Data Team on telephone no. 03000 267247 (24 hour answer-phone) or email hrCYPS@durham.gov.uk
In line with the County Council’s Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ as you will not be notified by any other means
The successful applicants for these posts will be required to apply for a Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.