Are you interested in working in our Children’s Homes?
Job Summary
Contract Type:
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Working Pattern:
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Advert Start Date:
11/05/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 05/06/2022 23:59
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
An approved team location.
Further Information
Are you interested in working in our Children’s Homes?
Are you unemployed and looking to develop the skills to get a job working with children and young people? Are you working in another job sector and have an interest in exploring a career working in our Children’s Residential Homes?
Durham County Council have an exciting opportunity to offer a free entry level training programme as a routeway into working in our Children’s Homes.
The programme will develop your knowledge of the responsibilities of Residential Support Workers, the diverse needs of the children and young people who live in our Children’s Homes and other important factors such as safeguarding.
The training is delivered as a six-week programme on a part time basis. The programme will include training which will cover working with challenging behaviour, the Childrens Homes Regulations, and developing positive relationships with young people to support the achievement of health and wellbeing.
At the end of the programme, you will receive a guaranteed interview to be considered for a Residential Support Worker post. You will also receive your DBS Check free of charge.
You can find out more about starting a career working in our Children’s Homes, via the below information page:
https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26955/Routeway-into-Working-in-Durham-County-Councils-Children-s-Homes
If you think this opportunity may be something you are interested in, we strongly encourage you to attend an information session delivered via Microsoft Teams. You will have the opportunity to find out more about the programme and ask questions.
A session is scheduled for Thursday 19th May 2022 at 2pm. To book your place please contact Rebecca Holmes, Senior Workforce Development Officer via email to Rebecca.Holmes@durham.gov.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.