Castle Gate is a short break service for children and young people with special education needs, disabilities and complex health needs. We provide overnight stays and day care opportunities for up to six young people per day. We are looking for a flexible and dynamic individual, passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people to join our team.
Role and Responsibilities
- Ensuring the safety and well‑being of children and young people during the night hours
- Attending to the physical, emotional and wellbeing needs of children and young people throughout the night
- Providing personal care and support to children and young people, including assistance with hygiene, dressing and bedtime routines
- Contributing to the overall care and support of children and young people, promoting their independence and personal development
- Working collaboratively with the care team to ensure high standards of care are maintained
Skills and Attributes
- Previous experience in a care or support role, working with children and young people with special education needs and disabilities
- Experience of working with children and young people with complex health needs
- Experience of working with children and young people with challenging behaviourUnderstanding of the needs and challenges faced by children and young people in a residential care setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships
- Empathy, patience and a caring nature
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently
- A NVQ 3/Diploma level 3 or equivalent qualification in Residential Child Care is required. Full induction, supervision and training will be provided.
Benefits
- Access to a wide range of relevant training and professional development opportunities
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Family-friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days per annum (plus public holidays), rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service
Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
Legal and Compliance
This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.
This role involves regulated activity with adults at risk. As such, appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the relevant Barred List(s).
In this post you will be required to maintain continuous registration with the DBS Update Service for the duration of your employment.
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