Residential Support Worker
- Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Salary: G Grade SCP 20-25 £25,295 to £28,785 per annum
- Location: Cherry Road Residential Home
- Contract: Temporary
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- Hours: 36 hours per week.
- DBS Check: Enhanced
- Closing Date: 10/11/2019 at 23:55
- Reference: CSC/19/113376
Residential Support Worker
Fixed term contract up to 01/11/2020
Cherry Road is a small children’s home located in Ainsdale that offers long term care for 2 children. We are a small dedicated staff team who are looking for someone to join us on a temporary basis for up to 12 months. You must hold a level 3 qualification in childcare and have experience of dealing with the challenges presented by children with emotional and behavioural problems. You must be flexible, as you will be required to work rostered shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep-in duties.
This is a challenging and demanding position that requires someone who is not only a good communicator but also has the skills to record accurately, both written and electronically, and shows a good understanding of risks presented by our children and how to manage these risks through sound decision making. We are seeking someone who demonstrates a good understanding of both attachment theories and full knowledge of the quality standards we are required to meet. They will be an organised team player who will complement the skills and practice of the whole team to ensure we continue to offer a high standard of care for our children to ensure they reach their full potential and are skilled to meet the demands of living independently.
Equal Opportunities
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
