Would you like to work in a new, purpose built complex care campus where you could make a difference to the lives of children with a disability and their families?
Do you want a challenging and rewarding career with real opportunities to change the lives and experiences of children living in a children’s home?
If you are dynamic, dedicated and enthusiastic, then we want to hear from you.
About Us
Tree Tops will provide a continuum of care to children and young adults with disabilities and the children’s homes within the campus will offer both short breaks and residential placements to children and young people who have a physical and/or learning disability, including those with a complex health need and/or Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
Working at Tree Tops will give you the opportunity to be part of a team helping shape and develop our children’s homes and local short break offer.
The role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated full time and part time support officer to support our care officers, within our short breaks children’s home, based at Tree Tops.
We are looking for resilient, creative and versatile individuals who will be prepared to work flexibly on a rota that includes every other weekend and bank holidays, which attract salary enhancements.
Applicants are required to have some knowledge of disabilities and be able to support children and young people with their personal, social, emotional, physical and health care needs.
Applicants will assist in the design of innovative and creative play opportunities in order to maximise opportunities for disabled children and young people to achieve their potential.
You must have a good general education and be willing and able to undertake relevant training. You will be supported to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, which is a requirement of the job role, unless an equivalent qualification has already been achieved.
Why work with us?
Our new, state-of-the-art facilities, comprehensive induction process, and ongoing training and development opportunities ensure that you'll have the tools and support you need to grow both personally and professionally. Our home offers you the opportunity to be part of a supportive and inclusive team that values your dedication and passion.
We provide – Regular 1:1 Supervisions. Up to 30 days of annual leave and additional bank holiday entitlement Local Government pension scheme Staff discount schemes.
Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Jo Haynes (Registered Homes Manager) on 01724 281542 or 01724 297779, or Leigh-ann Orrock (Deputy Home & Regulated Services Officer ) 01724 297960 or 01724 281542
Candidates must be able to evidence their right to work in the UK. Please note the council does not hold a sponsor licence to sponsor people to work in the UK.
As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.