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Job Summary

Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
23/02/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 04/03/2021 23:59
Salary:
Grade 7, £23,541 - £27,041 per annum
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Vacancy ID:
204188
Employment Location:
An approved location, however you may be required to work at any Durham County Council location as required.
Post Number:
CYPS/21/78
Number of posts:
6

Job details 

Closing date:
4 Mar


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This job is closed for applications.

Further information

Children and Young Peoples Service
Children's Social Care
Residential Team

Post: Residential Worker
Grade: Grade 7, £23,541 - £27,041 per annum

We are looking for a small number of child centred people with an interest in autism who would like to join our newest Children’s Home’s team as Residential Workers. We are looking to fill 6 posts on a full-time permanent basis. The role will involve working a range of shifts including weekdays, evenings, weekends and sleep in duties.

You will be working initially with one young person with autism, but in time there may be two young people living in the home.

You will work as part of a dedicated staff team to ensure the young people are provided with the best care possible. You will be involved in all aspects of the lives of the young people who live in the home as any parent would. For example, transporting them to school, college or appointments, making their home a clean, warm and cosy environment, cooking meals, and encouraging participation in local activities and hobbies. You will offer them understanding through meaningful relationships aimed at keeping them safe and able to enjoy the world around them. You will to listen to them and to take in to account their views, wishes and feelings.

The role can be challenging and requires dedication and resolve however, the personal rewards are immense.

To apply you should be 22 years old or above, have experience of working with children and young people and be:

• Child centred
• Able to act as a positive role model for young people
• Self-confident
• Motivated
• A good team worker
• Emotionally resilient
• Reliable
• Flexible in your approach to work
• Physically fit

Any knowledge, skills or experience working with young people who have autism and/or have experienced trauma would be beneficial, although training will be provided.

If you are thinking about applying we strongly encourage you to come along to a briefing delivered through Microsoft Teams where you will find out more about the role, and have an opportunity to ask questions. The sessions available are:

• 4pm – 5pm on Monday 1 March 2021
• 11am – 12pm on Tuesday 2 March 2021

To book your place on a briefing please contact Louise Parkin by e-mail on Louise.Parkin@durham.gov.uk or by telephone on 07391 391523

It is anticipated that interviews will take place through Microsoft Teams between 12 and 16 March 2021.

Required qualifications:
• GCSE Grade A – C in Maths and English or a qualification that is equivalent or higher
• To already have, or to complete a qualification at Level 3 in Social Care within 18 months of appointment.

The successful applicant for this post will be required to apply for a Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

Please note: this post is not open to job share.

Apply on-line or for further assistance contact the HR Operations & Data Team on Telephone: 03000 267247 (24hr answerphone). Email: hrCYPS@durham.gov.uk

In line with the County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CV’s. Any information provided on CV’s will not be considered for short-listing purposes.

Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ as you will not be notified by any other means.

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