Residential Care Worker
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Job summary
As an Outstanding Childrens Services Authority, Cornwall Council offers fantastic career opportunities within its Residential Care Sector, for Residential Care Workers, Senior Residential Care Workers and Waking Night Residential Care Workers who want to work with disabled children and young people.
Main duties of the job
Main purpose of the Job:
To be part of a skilled team providing direct care and support to ensure the best outcomes, for disabled children and young people. You will encourage the children to have fun, to learn, grow and develop in a safe way.Key duties and responsibilities are outlined in the role profile.
This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies.
This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.
We currently have Residential Care Worker vacancies across Cornwall.
We also have one full time and one part time (0.68) Waking Nights Residential Care Worker vacancy at our home in Gwennap.
What youll need to succeed:
Ideally you are enthusiastic about making positive changes in the lives of disabled children.You should be child centred, able to use your own initiative, and work as part of a team. You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and partnership working when working with parents and other professionals.You should have or are willing to work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Childrens Residential Care (which the Council will fund).
Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert
About us
The Service & Team:
A career working with disabled children and young people
As an Outstanding Childrens Services Authority, Cornwall Council offers fantastic career opportunities within its Residential Care Sector, for Residential Care Workers, Senior Residential Care Workers and Waking Night Residential Care Workers who want to work with disabled children and young people. In addition to a competitive salary, good pension, and payments for working outside of office hours and sleep in shifts, successful applicants will be provided with training and opportunities for career progression.
Details
Date posted
26 September 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£24,482 to £36,655 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
F0021-700001811
Job locations
New County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 3AY
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Council
Address
New County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 3AY
Employer's website
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Practice Development Lead (Residential Services)
Dermot McCann
07751748623
