Overview
Residential Childcare Practitioner – East Sussex County Council. This role focuses on supporting children in care in residential homes as part of a multidisciplinary team, helping children flourish and achieve their potential.
We have Children’s homes across the county where vulnerable children live and receive support. You will work with the children and their families to support development and wellbeing, and you can take a lead on specialist areas and projects such as healthy eating to support improvements across the service. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable children in East Sussex.
Responsibilities
* Work with children and their families to support development and wellbeing.
* Take a lead on specialist areas and projects (e.g., healthy eating) to improve outcomes across the service.
* Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect and maintain confidentiality at all times.
* Work as part of an integrated childcare team.
Qualifications and experience
* Experience of working with children and young people.
* Interest in child development and a willingness to learn.
* Ability to work as part of an integrated childcare team.
* Commitment to treating residents with dignity and respect.
Education and application
To apply for this role, upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. Shortlisting will be based on how you meet the criteria in the person specification, drawing on relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. Ensure you address the below criteria in your Supporting Statement:
* Have an interest in child development and willingness to learn.
* Experience of working with children and young people.
* Ability to work as part of an integrated childcare team.
* Treat residents with dignity and respect and maintain confidentiality at all times.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page. Interviews will take place in person within two weeks of the closing date in Eastbourne. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
Additional information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. We require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad. Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application. For more information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you require any reasonable adjustments due to disability to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Emma Quicke - Emma.quicke@Eastsussex.gov.uk
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