Residential Worker, Grade 7 - Aycliffe Secure Team (5 full-time permanent posts)
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
19/01/2018
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 02/02/2018 23:59
Salary:
£21,962 - £24,964
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
Aycliffe Secure Services, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.
Further Information
Vacancy Ref No: CYPS/18/20
We are looking to appoint five full-time permanent Residential Worker to care for and co-ordinate the activities of young people on a day to day basis, so that good outcomes are achieved in relation to the five areas specified by Every Child Matters (Stay Safe, Be Healthy, Enjoy & Achieve, Achieve Economic Wellbeing & Make a Positive Contribution).
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 Justice Board 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.
Postholders will work in partnership with young people, their families and professionals to ensure good outcomes for the young people. This includes promoting positive life styles by encouraging healthy eating, participation in Education and providing stimulating activities as well as managing risk taking behaviours.
There is a also a requirement to provide appropriate boundaries for young people. Helping to control challenging behavior which requires resilience, self-awareness and acute interpersonal skills. The centre provides care for young people from a variety of backgrounds requiring staff to be aware and sensitive of an individual needs.
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) inc Maths and English or equivalent and/or
NVQ Level 3 in Child Care or willingness to achieve within 18 months of
commencement.
* Commitment towards undertaking and maintaining required training standards
in accordance with the updated career pathway.
If you require any further information please contact Stephen Cook - Senior Manager at Aycliffe Secure Centre on 03000 263018 or email Stephen.cook@durham.gov.uk
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th February 2018
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.