Overview
Oakhurst has 3 vacancies for full time Residential Social Care Workers. We are a 4 bed specialist Children’s home in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. We are looking for committed and resilient individuals to work with our children.
The successful candidates will join an amazing team, determined to work hard to meet the needs of the children we look after. Our residential workers come from a variety of backgrounds, but we’re all experienced and keen to support new team members.
Responsibilities
* Work in a 24 hour service and cover a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
* Support and care for looked-after children with the aim of meeting their needs and wellbeing.
* Operate within a 4-week rolling rota to provide a balanced work–life pattern, with one weekend on followed by one off.
Qualifications
* NVQ3/Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or willingness to undertake this qualification).
* At least 6 months of experience within Residential Child Care.
* Ability to evidence answers to shortlisting criteria in the application.
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required.
Employment details
* Type: Permanent, Full-time
* Hours: 37 per week
* Salary: £31,524 (including Market Factor Supplement £1,500)
* Work base: Oakhurst, High Oakham Road, Mansfield, NG185AJ
* Working arrangements: Office Based
* Interviews: To be confirmed
* Number of posts: 3
* Closing date: 23 September 2025 23:55
Equality, safeguarding and inclusion
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Nottinghamshire County Council strives to go beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation. Applications are encouraged from all irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
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