Overview
We are looking for exceptional, enthusiastic and creative child focused people to work within our Children Homes, to work with young people with complex and additional needs. The ideal candidates must also be able to effectively extend these skills to the young people’s families/carers and professionals. The Residential Homes care for children who are looked after by the local authority and we also have a short break centre for children with a disability. This post is within our homes for looked after children.
The overall aims as a Residential Child Care Worker are to act as a corporate parent for Children Looked After and be an assertive champion for Children in Need in accordance with the Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations including the quality standards. To ensure young people are nurtured, happy, healthy and safe from harm, able to develop, thrive and fulfil their full potential.
Responsibilities
This post involves shift work, sleep overs, bank holidays and weekend working.
Applicants should have experience of working with children and young people either in a residential care or related setting. Applicants should hold a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare.
Salary, benefits and working arrangements
* 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
* Flexible working
* Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
* Staff equality forums
* Green Car Leasing Scheme
* Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
* Physiotherapy service
* Confidential counselling service
* Great wellbeing offer
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
* Local and National retailer discounts
* Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
* Arriva Employee Travel Club
* For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
Additional information
The successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
For an informal discussion please contact Sadie McCartney, Manager on 07787 247582.
General Information for Applicants: All applicant email correspondence will come from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.
If you are experiencing problems applying for this vacancy via North East Jobs, please contact the HR Team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk, who will be happy to assist.
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