Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
19/02/2019
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 10/03/2019 23:59
Salary:
Grade 7, £22,401 - £25,463
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
Aycliffe Secure Centre.
Post Number:
S023849, CYPS/19/68, V4622
Further Information
Children and Young People's Service
Early Help Inclusion and Vulnerable Children
Secure Services
Aycliffe Secure Team
Post: Residential Worker
Salary: Grade 7, £22,401 - £25,463
Vacancy Reference Number: CYPS/19/68
A full-time permanent Residential Worker is required.
Aycliffe Secure Centre is the largest secure children’s home nationally and provides for up to 38 young people who are admitted via the Youth Custody Service and family court process (under Welfare Orders). The state of the art building includes five separate houses, a school, leisure and social areas as well as facilities for office and maintenance staff.
Working at Aycliffe Secure Centre requires an absolute passion and drive to ensure the care and safety of young people is delivered to the highest possible standard. The centre provides a national resource for young people who require exceptional services, safe care and nurture in order to support them with their extremely complex needs and help them move back into their community and have successful futures.
We are looking for exceptional people to come and join our team, working to change the lives of young people in our care. Do you believe that you have the qualities it takes to make a difference.
We are looking for permanent Residential Workers to care for and co-ordinate the activities of young people on a day to day basis, so that exceptional outcomes are achieved in respect of the quality care standards.
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 Custody Service 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.
The role entails shift working between 7.30am and 11pm on a rota basis with some sleep-in duties.
Essential Qualifications:
* 4 GCSEs (grade A – C) including Maths and English or equivalent and/or
NVQ Level 3 in Child Care.
* Commitment towards undertaking and maintaining required training standards
in accordance with the updated career pathway.
The successful applicant will be required to apply for a Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
Please note, if you are shortlisted for the above post you will be invited to an informal open day where you will be able to meet some of the team and find out more in-depth information as to what the role entails. It is anticipated that this will take place on Wednesday 20th March 9.00am to 11.00am or Thursday 21st March 3.00pm to 5.00pm.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 25th March 2019.
Apply on-line or for further assistance contact the HR Operations & Data Team on Telephone: 03000 267247 (24hr answerphone). Email: hrCYPS@durham.gov.uk
In line with the County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CV’s. Any information provided on CV’s 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.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.