Directorate: People ServicesHours: Full time 37 hours a week - Part time 18.5 hours a week. Hours include shift working, sleep in duties, alternate weekends and bank holiday workingContract type: Permanent
Location: The Lighthouse, Derby
Location: Residential Children’s Homes across the City of Derby
At Derby City Council we want the very best for the children and young people living in our residential care homes. We are looking for like-minded people who share our values, are dedicated to making a difference to the life of children and young people and can be champions of outstanding care. In return, we can offer you a very competitive salary, excellent benefits and exciting and rewarding career opportunities.
Our approach provides creative child centred care for children and young people who are looked after. We believe that every child and young person has the right to the highest quality of care and have a safe, supportive, trusting and nurturing environment. We facilitate the development and empowerment of children and young people, so they grow into mature, successful and responsible adults.
As a Residential Child Care Worker your key role will be to support children and young people within a residential setting. Our residential children’s homes provide short and long term care for children and young people, who for a variety of reasons are unable to live with their families. This also includes children and young people with emotional or behavioural difficulties who may also have other complex needs.
IF you’re looking for a rewarding career with numerous opportunities to grow, whilst supporting children and young people, please send us your application.
Residential Child Care Worker level 2
Ideally you will have previous experience in this field or transferrable skills, however if you don’t have qualifications or experience in a children’s residential setting, don’t worry, we can provide training to equip you with the necessary knowledge, skills and professional qualifications to deliver the very best outcomes for young people.
Residential Child Care Worker level 3
You will need to hold a NVQ L3 Level three diploma in care of children and young people or equivalent Children, Young People and/or Families Practitioner Level 4. You will be expected to lead and develop a team of colleagues, whilst ensuring the best possible outcomes are achieved for our children and young people.
For full details of both roles please read the attached job descriptions.
All applicants must be aged 22 and over due to children home’s regulations.
You must hold a clean full driving licence and have written, numeracy, administration & IT skills in order to complete daily case records, care plans, reports & financial records.
The Benefits of Joining Us
Working with us you’ll get:
• Highly competitive salary27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), Local government pension schemeTeam Derby Rewards (retail discounts and offers)Tusker Car Benefit SchemeCycle2work scheme & free cycle trainingEmployee Leisure CardChildcare vouchers
If you’re ready for an adventure, either send your CV to recruitment.team@derby.gov.uk or complete our online application form.
As part of our safer recruitment checks the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Before you complete your application form please read our guidance on filling in your application form
Please be aware that where there are staff within the organisation who are 'at risk' of redundancy, requirements to redeploy to another suitable role will apply and take priority.
The closing date for this vacancy is 30 November 2023 at midnight. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Please see Job Description Level 2 here
Please see Person Specification Level 2 here
Please see Job Description Level 3 here
Please see Person Specification Level 3 here
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