Grade: H
Salary: From £29,269 up to £32,076 pro rata per annum
Vacancy Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Cherry Tree Lodge, Scarborough
Closing Date: 27th October 2024
Cherry Tree Lodge is a Children's Home for children with which provides a range of Short Breaks which includes over-nights, day care and holiday day. We also on occasions provide residential care for Looked after Children. The type of work varies and involves working shifts covering a 24/7 rota including weekends and bank holidays. Staff work 26 weekends per year. Weekend working, Bank Holiday, Sleep in and Night Working Allowances are also paid where worked.
You will be expected to deliver a high standard of care in line with children homes regulations to children who may have a combination of complex health needs, learning disability, autism, and complex behaviour support needs. You should have knowledge of the needs of disabled children and their families and have had previous experience of working in a regulated childcare setting or similar environment.
Confidence, Professionalism, sensitivity (supporting with personal care), willingness to learn, empathy and a desire to help children achieve their full potential are key alongside a good sense of fun, energy and being a strong team player. A good working knowledge of care standards and the Ofsted inspection framework that govern the service we provide are also vital. Experience of working with children and young people is key and if you can demonstrate how, you meet the high standards in the job description then please apply.
We need people who are skilled at being able to engage and form positive relationships with children from 5 to 18 year old, who have varied communication and emotional needs and/or complex health needs, and may present behaviour that is a challenge to the service.
Comprehensive training will be provided and will form part of a support package that includes regular professional supervision. You will receive support from a dedicated team of professionals who have extensive experience, skills and knowledge in this field.
It is required by Ofsted that you hold or are willing to work towards an occupational qualification at level 3 (Diploma) working with children.
To informally discuss this role or to find out further information please email Registered Manager Steve Olden on Steve.Olden@northyorks.gov.uk
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
Key Dates:
Closing Date: 27th October 2024
Interview date: Week commencing 4th November 2024
Key documents:
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