Restricted Advert - Residential Support Worker
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
16/05/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 22/05/2022 23:59
Salary:
Grade 5 £20,444 - £22,571
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
An approved team location
Further Information
CYPS/22/378
Residential Support Worker
Grade 5 £20,444 - £22,571
Children & Young People’s Services in County Durham prides itself on delivering outstanding care to our children and young people. This is an exciting time to join the Children’s Residential Service as we expand our service provision in order to provide the best outcomes for children and young people in County Durham.
The Role
We are excited to introduce a newly created Residential Support Worker role.
This role is designed for post holders to develop knowledge, skills and build experience by working in our Children’s Homes, with support to prepare and develop for a Residential Worker level post.
Skills
You will be expected to engage with the young people in a range of activities, building relationships and meeting their day-to-day needs. You will learn and develop the skills and knowledge to work as part of a multi-agency team to safeguard the young people.
You will be a positive role model for vulnerable young people supporting them within a Residential / Short break provision. You will support young people to have positive outcomes within their lives and aspirations for their future.
You should be emotionally resilient, reliable and flexible in your approach to work.
To apply you should be 22 years old or above due to the requirements of the Children’s Homes Regulations.
Required qualifications:
• Completion of Sector-Based Academy Programme
• Willingness to work towards an apprenticeship Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare qualification
The successful applicant for this post will be required to apply for a Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
Please note this post is restricted to those who have recently completed our Sector-Based Academy Programme. If you are interested in joining the next programme please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Are_you_interested_in_working_in_our_Children_s_Homes_/225632
Further information on Children and Young People’s Services in County Durham can be access via:
Children's Services - Durham County Council -
https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/2320/Children-s-Services
Residential services for children and young people - Durham County Council - https://www.durham.gov.uk/cypsresidential
Our offer
We offer a comprehensive rewards and benefits package which includes a generous annual leave entitlement of 26 days excluding banks holidays, contributory, career average pension scheme, robust induction programme and access to ongoing training and development.
We also offer additional benefits including access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme and a range of discounts including gym membership.
You can find further details regarding our benefits package at:
https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefit
The role will involve working a range of shifts including weekdays, evenings and weekends and sleep in duties. The nature of shift patterns enables a level of flexibility for employees.
The salary for the post is grade 5 with corresponding salary from £20,444 - £22,571 plus enhancements which include time and a third for unsociable hours and overtime, and sleep in payments.
Is this the role for you?
For an informal discussion about the post please Rebecca Holmes, Senior Workforce Development Officer via email to Rebecca.Holmes@durham.gov.uk
It is anticipated that interviews will take place week commencing 6th June 2022.
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 or for further assistance contact the Payroll & Employee Services Team 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.