Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
07/09/2018
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 16/09/2018 23:59
Salary:
£12,616.22 - £17,204.73
Hours per week:
25 hours per week, including sleepovers
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
Stockton-On-Tees
Further Information
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and its Children's Homes workforce is committed to providing care to young people that is a positive experience, offers stability in a safe and warm environment and allows young people every opportunity to reach their full potential in all areas of their lives.
Due to the progression of current staff members, we have an opportunity to recruit a suitably experienced and qualified individuals for Tilery House Children's Home which is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
The successful candidate will join an already successful Resource Team that is committed to developing and supporting its workforce and maintaining high standards within its Children's Homes. We have an experienced and committed workforce and our staff retention is excellent. We strive to offer continuity and stability within our homes for both staff and the young people we care for.
The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate their understanding of the benefits of authentic warmth, nurture and emotional resilience when working with children and young people.
On-going training relevant to the post will be available and support will be provided with regular structured supervision and appraisal.
We are seeking applications for this post from individuals who hold a QCF Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent and have worked in a Residential setting with young people who are Looked After.
It is essential that the successful applicant has the ability to work directly with young people who present with complex and challenging behaviour, and are skilled in assessing risk, care planning and implementing and monitoring strategies and interventions that reduce risk and improve outcomes for young people.
The successful applicant will be responsible to the Registered Manager and assist in the efficient and effective running of the home and will be expected to be part of the homes rota that does include working shifts, weekends and undertaking sleepovers.
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Please ensure you refer to the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the Person Specification when completing your application as they are used to select candidates for interview.
For a further informal discussion, please contact Lisa Freeman, Home Manager, on 01642 524792.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.