Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
23/11/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 05/12/2021 23:59
Salary:
Grade 7, £23,541 - £27,041 pro rata per annum
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
An approved Childrens Home.
Further Information
Children and Young Peoples Service
Children's Social Care
Post: Residential Worker
Grade: Grade 7, £23,541 - £27,041 per annum
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our growing team as a Residential Worker.
You will join us at a really exciting time as we expand our residential provision, developing homes which meet the individual needs of young people, and creating teams who are invested in, well supported and skilled in trauma-based approaches to work alongside children and young people with a range of different needs.
We are looking for child centred practitioners who would like to join and work as part of a dedicated staff team to ensure our children and young people are provided with the best care possible. You will be involved in all aspects of the lives of children and young people who live in the home as any parent would. For example, transporting them to school, college or appointments, making their home a clean, warm and cosy environment, cooking meals and encouraging participation in local activities and hobbies.
Our children and young people have often experienced trauma. We need you to offer them
understanding through meaningful relationships aimed at keeping them safe and able to enjoy the world around them. We need you to listen to them and to take in to account their views, wishes and feelings. The role can be challenging and requires dedication and resolve however, the personal rewards are immense.
The role will involve working a range of shifts including weekdays, evenings and weekends and sleep in duties.
To apply you should be 22 years old or above and have experience of working with children and young people. We are seeking individuals who are child centred, able to act as a positive role model and become an effective member of the team. You should be emotionally resilient, reliable and flexible in your approach to work.
Required qualifications:
• GCSE Grade A – C in Maths and English or a qualification that is equivalent or higher
• To already have, or to complete a qualification at Level 3 in Social Care within 18 months of appointment.
Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS disclosure.
We encourage you to speak to Lauren Gibson (Children’s Home Manager) about the post before submitting your application. Lauren can be contacted by e-mail at Lauren.Gibson@durham.gov.uk.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
Apply on-line via the North East Jobs Portal or for further assistance contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team on Telephone: 03000 267241. Email: PESCYPS@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.