Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
22/02/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 13/03/2022 23:59
Salary:
Grade 7 - £23,541-£27,041 per annum
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
An approved location. However, you may be required to visit any Durham County Council location, as required.
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
Residential Worker
Children’s residential services within County Durham continues to expand and as we open more homes we are looking to grow our teams of dedicated, compassionate practitioners.
We want to be sure that our homes are places where our children thrive, places where they feel safe and cared for and we know that this takes a great team of people.
Are you emotionally resilient, could you be that positive role model our children and young people are seeking, if so, we’d love to hear from you?
The role:
As a Residential Worker you will be involved in all aspects of the lives of our children and young people, this will include 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.
Our children and young people have often experienced trauma so one of our key priorities is to provide a home that feels safe. We need you to offer them understanding through meaningful relationships, we need you 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.
We are seeking individuals who are child centred, able to act as a positive role model and become an effective member of the team. You should be emotionally resilient, reliable and flexible in your approach to work.
Is this the role for you?
This role requires a special person so if you think that could be you, we’d welcome your application, if however, you feel you would benefit from some additional information, please contact Steve Percival, Quality Assurance Manager on 07901 326259 or by e-mail to Steve.Percival@durham.gov.uk
The role will involve working a range of shifts including weekdays, evenings and weekends, you will also be required for sleep in duties. To apply for this role, you should be 22 years old or above and have experience of working with children and young people.
The successful applicant for this post will be required to apply for a Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held on week commencing 21st March.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
Apply on-line via the North East Jobs Portal or for further assistance contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team on Telephone: 03000 X. Email: PESCYPS@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.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.