At Harwood House we are committed to providing a high quality residential Looked After Children service for up to three children/young people with complex needs including a learning disability aged from eight to eighteen years; and are enrolled in Heronsbridge School.
The position is for a Senior Residential worker, this means you will be required to assist the Residential manager in the day to day running of the home to co-ordinate and manage the work of the residential workers to ensure that disabled children and young people’s needs are met safely in accordance with their individual plans.
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 plans, and undertake household duties as well as some individual tasks and develop young people’s independence skills
You must be able to show a commitment to and experience of working with young people, and an ability to work as part of a team and be able to relate well to children and their families as well as other professionals. You are required to hold a relevant qualification NVQ/QCF Level 3 Health and Social Care Children and Young People or equivalent.
As the post is residential based, you will be required to undertake some weekend working and carry out sleeping in duties. These hours will be paid at an enhanced rate of time and a third.
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 02 December 2020
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