Residential Care Worker

3 November 2017
Permanent
Full Time
37
Lyndene, 11 Ollerton Road, Edwinstowe, Newark, Notts, NG21 9QE
Children and Families
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£18,746 - £21,268 per annum

Are you resilient? Do you have the ability and commitment to work in what can be a very challenging but rewarding environment?

We are looking for a motivated individual who is passionate about providing exceptional support to young people. You should be enthusiastic and possess high expectations for young people to achieve in every aspect of their lives. You will be committed to work with young people to secure positive outcomes for their future.

The post requires that you work a variety of shifts. These include early, late, weekends and bank holidays. You will support the resident group with their day to day needs under the direction and with support of the senior staff.

You must have a minimum of 6 months experience of working with children, young people or adults, either in a voluntary, paid work or other relevant setting. You must possess a good standard of literacy skills. If not already held, you will be expected to achieve the Children’s and Young People’s Workforce level 3 Diploma.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact: The Manager or Assistant Manager – 01623824536.

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: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

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