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    Residential Childcare Worker - Haywards Heath, United Kingdom - West Sussex County Council

    West Sussex County Council
    West Sussex County Council Haywards Heath, United Kingdom

    5 days ago

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    About The Job

    Salary: £26,421 - £27,803 per annum including weekend working allowance (pro-rata for part time, salary £25,119 - £26,421 plus weekend working allowance of £1,302 - £1,382).
    Working Pattern: Part time and full time (37 hours full time) + rota for evening and weekend work
    Contract: Permanent
    Location: Cuckfield, Haywards Heath

    Children's Residential Recruitment and Retention Payment scheme - £1500 during your first 18 months

    To support recruitment into this vital area West Sussex County Council offer £1,500 during the employee's first 18 months where they are recruited to a new permanent role which is identified as hard to recruit and remain in the County Council's employment during this time.

    The scheme consists of two payments: £500 after successful completion of 6 months employment (including successful completion of probation where relevant) and £1,000 after 18 months

    To succeed at this role, you will help to provide a nurturing, positive and safe environment for our children and young people, ensuring that we meet our statutory obligations to the highest standards possible. With direct responsibility for designated children or young people, you will ensure that each person is given the appropriate care and support to achieve their full potential.

    For more information, please visit our dedicated Residential

    Shifts and rotas - for day work, you will be required to work on a shift rota between 07:00 – 22:00, which will include every other weekend and sleep in duties when needed. This will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.

    Experience and Skills

    Essential

  • Good standard of literacy e.g. ability to write reports around individuals and significant incidents and to be able to write application for level 3 diploma if required. Could be gained through formal education or vocational experience.
  • Grade D or above (3+) in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English (Grade C or above (4-9) preferred)
  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent. If you do not have this, the service will support you to complete this qualification; you must achieve this within two years of appointment as it is a statutory requirement of this post

    • Desirable

  • Awareness of the development needs of children in residential care.
  • Knowledge of Children's home regulations 2015 (England)
  • Knowledge of how to support children who have experienced trauma, harm or abuse
  • Previous childcare experience, preferably in a residential setting
  • Experience of working with children with disabilities, complex high-risk adolescents or related experience e.g. adults with disabilities

    • If you do not hold a Maths and English GCSE at grade D/3 or equivalent, you will need to apply for Maths and English Functional Skills before being considered for this role. You can find out more about gaining a Maths and English Functional Skills on the Government website Improve your English, Maths and IT Skills .

    Please be advised you are required to bring certificates for your Maths and English (C and above) and any Childcare qualifications you hold.

    Rewards and Benefits

    For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.

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