Residential Childcare Worker - Crawley, United Kingdom - WSCC

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Crawley, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

About Us
High Trees is an 'Outstanding' Ofsted-rated home.

Our home is small and inviting and we look after the individual needs of children with severe and complex learning disabilities and their families.

We are ideally located in a lovely area, with a large, open garden with a patio area and are very much a part of the community.

Our dedicated and skilled staff team are keen to ensure that children who stay with us, whether full time or for short breaks, feel at home and feel safe, have many opportunities for both fun and learning and reach their full potential in a range of creative ways.

What do people say about us:

"The level of commitment and flexibility from High Trees, who I have to say have gone above and beyond, has been exceptional. I am especially impressed with both the keyworker and the manager who really are committed to supporting and achieving consistency and the best outcomes for the people they support. (Feedback from the transition worker of a child moving into Adults' Services.)"_

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). You will also receive an additional Crawley Allowance.

Working Pattern:
Part time and full time (37 hours full time) + rota for evening and weekend work

Contract:
Permanent

Location:
Crawley

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
website, Careers in Children's Residential Care.

Qualifications and/or experience:

Essential

Grade D or above (3+) in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English (Grade C or above (49) 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 highrisk adolescents or related experience e.g. adults with disabilities

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

Experience and Skills Essential*

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 highrisk adolescents or related experience e.g. adults with disabilities

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

20+ days of training within your first year.
An excellent local government pension scheme
Funding for a Level 3 Diploma for Children's Workforce, with an opportunity for further funding to enable you to progress your career.
A clear career path of progression from unqualified to senior qualified.
You will receive weekend working and sleepin allowances if you work weekends or night shifts.
25 days annual leave + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually.

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 Bene