Job Summary
We are seeking to appoint Residential Care Officers on a casual basis to work in the authorities children’s homes based within Newcastle. The successful applicants will need to be resourceful, highly resilient with the ability to establish relationships quickly whilst working as part of a team towards agreed aims and objectives.
Key Duties
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to work with highly challenging behaviour and have a high level of resilience. We are committed to providing quality care and achieving positive outcomes for the young people we look after.
You will also be highly motivated, have good communication and IT skills and a clear understanding of needs of children and their families. Experience of residential care and a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent/above is essential for these posts. Applicants without this qualification will not be considered.
Working Hours
The successful applicants will be required to work shifts including evening, weekend and sleep‑ins as required. Additional payments during unsociable hours are also applicable to this post.
Additional Requirements
We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.
Contact & Application
Should you wish to discuss the position please contact the Registered Manager, David Mason (david.mason@newcastle.gov.uk) or Deputy Faye Johnston (faye.johnston@newcastle.gov.uk) on 0191 277 2684.
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.
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