Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Worker Type: Onsite Worker
Salary: Starting Salary is £32,597 (Level one) rising to £35,412 (Level Four) per annum (pro-rata for part-time) (Pay award pending)
Location: Bakersfield, Nottingham
About the Role
Nottingham City Council are looking to appoint Children’s Residential Social Care Workers in a residential home for children and young people with disabilities. We provide 24‑hour care to young people who have severe learning disabilities, many of whom are on the autistic spectrum, and who may exhibit significant challenges in management of their behaviour. You will work a shift pattern on a rota that you will have at least one month in advance. This will include working shifts such as 2 pm‑10 pm with some sleep‑in duties / 7 am‑2.30 pm.
The role requires an ability to:
To give essential and personal care to children and young people with autism and learning disabilities.
To establish positive relationships with the young people, assessing needs and risk, and working jointly in preparation, implementation, delivery and revision of care plans.
To ensure that the physical, emotional, religious, educational and psychological needs of children and young people are met.
To support young people to access activities in and out of the home.
To support young people with their medical and all‑round health needs, including administration of medication.
To ensure a high standard of supervision and support is provided, to assist children and young people with autism and learning disabilities.
To facilitate access to appropriate life opportunities for children and young people with autism and learning disabilities that promote growth of the individual and inclusion.
Have relevant personal or work experience of caring for children, young people or vulnerable adults with disabilities.
About You
- Have an awareness of the social, cultural, emotional and physical developmental needs of children
- Be able to work as a team member and on your own initiative.
- Be able to use varied communication methods well, including verbal, written and electronically.
- Be willing to complete the level three diploma in residential care within two years of commencing employment.
A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.
This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced check with a barred list check.
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