Care Officer

Lockington; Hessle; A distancia; GBP 20.000 - 21.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

East Riding is seeking a dedicated care worker for a residential setting at St Anne’s Residence, Hessle. The role involves supporting children and young people aged 5–19, across 48 weeks a year, with a pro‑rata salary of £19,698–£20,022.

You will work varied shifts (mornings and evenings) and contribute to a safe, supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Care of Children and Young People or related pathways, with commitment to safeguarding and professional

Formación

• NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Care of Children and Young People/Social Care Pathways/Residential Child Care.
• Ability to promote safeguarding and positive behaviour management.
• Willingness to train and develop professionally.

Responsabilidades

• Support with care across 48 weeks of the year.
• Work shifts including mornings, evenings and weekends as rostered.
• Ensure emotional well‑being and safety of children and young people.
• Adhere to DBS and background check requirements.

Educación

NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Care of Children and Young People/Social Care Pathways/Residential Child Care

Descripción del empleo

£19,698 - £20,022 per year (Grade 5B pro rata)

Campaign

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Term Entry

Permanent

Type Hours

Part time (23.5 hours per week)

Days

Monday to Sunday

Address

St. Annes School and Sixth Form College - Residence, Boothferry Road, Hessle, HU13 9AR

St Anne’s Residence provides short breaks to children and young people aged 5-19 years offering structure and consistency. We are rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted.

This is an extremely rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to children’s lives in a Residential Care Setting, by supporting with care across 48 weeks of the year (please note we are separate facility to the School)

We pride ourselves on developing self-help, independence, social and communication skills through reactional activities on and off site for children and young people. The emotional well-being of children and young people and safety is a high priority.

Ideally you will be qualified with an NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Care of Children and Young People/Social Care Pathways/Residential Child Care. However, opportunity and support will be available if this qualification is not held.

If you’d like to join to come and join us, you should be committed to promoting positive values; you’ll have a confident and positive approach to behaviour management. You’ll have the opportunity to develop professionally with access to training and learning, and the support from an excellent manager and team.

Copy of the rota is available upon request;

You will work shifts and will have set working days across the week (7-9.30am shifts on Mondays, Wednesday and Thursdays. A 3-9pm shift on a Thursday, and you will work every other weekend)

The rota is 2 weekly.

In addition to the stated salary, this role attracts new enhancements from 1st April 2024 which include:

• Time and a half for weekend hours worked between 7am and 11pm
• Time and a third for weekday evening hours worked between 8pm and 11pm.

There will also be the opportunity to pick up additional hours, should you choose.

Appointments will be subject to satisfactory disclosures at enhanced level by the Disclosure and Barring Services and other background checks, including social media. You must provide at least the last 10 years of employment or education history and explain any gaps and you must have a legal right to work in the UK.

Schools applications

This school does not have the resources to send individual notifications to all applicants who are not shortlisted so if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date you should assume you have been unsuccessful.

If selected for interview, an online search will be conducted for candidates. This is in line with KCSiE 2022.

DBS/Medical check

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check. The school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. All members of staff are expected to share this commitment.

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