Residential Childcare Worker - Bristol, United Kingdom - Bristol City Council

Bristol City Council

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Bristol, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Full Time, Permanent

We currently have a Residential Child Care Worker post within our Short Breaks service for Disabled children in Lawrence Weston.

This is a full time position of 37 hours.

The posts require an enthusiastic, motivated and creative person who wishes to support the development and care of Children with learning difficulties and complex health care needs in a safe and fun environment.

The role of the Residential Child Care Worker is to work alongside the Registered Manager, Deputy Managers (registered nurses) and other RCCW's to provide a fun time for children with learning difficulties away from their families, having new experiences, learning independent living skills and building friendship groups.

We work a 24 hour shift pattern with rotas available 8 weeks in advance. You will be expected to work a range of days to include weekends, evenings and waking nights. We are closed on Bank holidays.

The service is offered to children between the ages of 5 and 18 with severe learning disabilities and/or complex physical health needs.

The home is fully equipped to offer a variety of activities for the children to choose, including sensory play, in and outdoor activities, cooking and water play.

It also offers families the opportunity to have a break from their caring duties, to spend time with their other children and recharge their batteries.

We have a stable staff team who have worked in the home for many years and so able to offer a supportive environment to new staff members.

In addition, a specialised training package and a 14% shift allowance alongside your competitive salary

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance.

In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit._