28 Hours per week
We are looking for highly motivated people who would be able to join our children’s emergency and assessment residential service. You will be part of r you will be part of a large team within a provision operated by Bridgend County Council.
Working as part of a team you are required to provide all aspects of care both on an individual and group basis, you will be involved in helping to implement individual care and Positive Behaviour support plans, as well as some individual tasks, you will provide intensive support to the young people. Individuals need to be enthusiastic and able to work with colleagues to ensure the successful transition of each Young person. You will also be required to undertake household duties within the residential home and in additional to this the successful individual will also, on occasion be required to provide outreach to young people, parents and carers within the community.
The successful candidate must be able to show a commitment to and experience of working with young people, an ability to work effectively as part of a team, be able to relate well to children and their families as well as other professionals. Ideally you will hold or be required to work towards a relevant qualification NVQ/QCF Level 3 children and young people or equivalent as set out by the Social Care Wales Qualification Framework.
As the post is residential based, you will be required to undertake some weekend working and carry out sleeping in duties.
Due to the nature of this post the Care Inspectorate Wales have recommended that employees are 4 years older than the oldest resident. Therefore, applicants should be 22 years of age or older.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. Applicants should note that a criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) will be necessary for the successful applicant.
Closing date: Wednesday 23 September 2020
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