Residential Social Care Worker (2 posts)

2
2 January 2019
Permanent
Full Time including some weekends
37
The Big House, Church Street, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9QA.
Children and Families
£22,401 - £25,463 p.a.

The Big house is an eight bedded children's home providing overnight short breaks for children and young people with significant learning disabilities and associated challenging behaviours. 

We are looking for inspirational individuals who have the right skills and knowledge to work with the most vulnerable service users, meeting their physical, emotional and health care needs. Are you motivated, caring and committed to meeting the needs of the children and young people you care for as well as having the ability and resilience to work in what can be a very physically and emotionally challenging environment?

Do you have experience of working with children and young people within a residential setting or in a similar role? Are you prepared to work shifts over 7 days a week including bank holidays? The early shift starts at 7am until 2.30pm and the late shifts are 2pm-10pm, with occasional sleep in duties. Can you lead a team of staff ensuring all the children and young people's care plans are adhered to including the administration of medication?

You will also hold key working responsibilities, building, maintaining and developing in depth care plans. We currently have a vacancy for an excellent candidate for a permanent full time residential social care worker post. In return we can offer:

  • Full induction including enrolment on Apprenticeship level 3 qualification. 
  • Pay scale SCP 24-28, starting at £22,401 to £25,463.
  • Local Government pension scheme with a 6.5% employer contribution.
  • Childcare voucher scheme.Westfield health scheme.
  • Many other employer offers and benefits which come with working for Nottinghamshire County Council.
  • Generous holiday entitlement above statutory requirements.

We are a forward thinking, innovative home which prides itself on providing the best possible care for our children and young people ensuring they meet their full potential. We are proud of our staff team and you will receive regular supervision with a senior member of staff. There are extensive training and development opportunities, which you must be prepared to fully commit to. 

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. 

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Residential Social Care Worker JD PS.pdf – 47KB

Tier 7a

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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