Night Care Worker - Tilery House

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in England is seeking a Residential Night Care Worker to provide support and care to young people. This part-time role involves working 36 hours per week with responsibilities including engaging with young people to ensure their care needs are met at night. Candidates must hold or be willing to attain a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. The position offers a salary range of £28,741 - £30,183 and includes generous benefits and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme through the LGPS

Employee benefits including discounts

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• Enhanced DBS clearance is required.
• A full driving licence valid in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Engage with young people and their families at night.
• Provide care and support in various venues.
• Act as a positive role model for children.

Skills

positive attitude

experience with children

ability to work shifts

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

• Are you kind, caring and compassionate?
• Are you interested in an enhanced training package and career progression opportunities?
• Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young people in Stockton-on-Tees?

Things are happening and changing at pace here in Children’s Services, Residential Care. There’s lots going on and we have come a long way.

We’re seeking to recruit a Residential Night Care Worker who is ambitious for children in our care, hard working and innovative.

If this sounds like you, then we’d love to welcome you to our friendly, supportive team!

As a Night Care Worker, you will be able to effectively engage with young people and their families to ensure care needs are met at night. The care at night that will be delivered to children and families could include support in the family home, the residential home or other community venues.

This is a rewarding role where you will be a positive role model for our children and young people, so if you are caring and compassionate, enthusiastic, and approachable we’d love you to join our team at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.

What our young people say!

“The service and the care home manager have been so supportive and have helped me build my confidence and turn my life around, and I’m now hoping to go to university. Living in the home has been living as part of a family for me, and the neighbours treat us like just another family on the street.”

What Ofsted said about our homes!

“It’s clear the children in this home are loved”

“Children love living here and do not want to leave!”

What other professionals say!

“The homes are ‘brilliant’, the staff are ‘child-centred’. It is clear how much the children are cared for, and the staff are extremely proud of the children’s achievements.”

We will provide you with a structured training program and support where needed to gain your required Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.

If you have the desire to develop your career further, we can consider supporting you through your Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Child Care.

All you need to be a success is:

• A recognised Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or a willingness to work towards within 18 months of appointment
• A positive attitude and experience of working with children and young people
• Ability to work over a 7-day shift rota system including weekends
• Enhanced DBS clearance (overseas police clearance for candidates that have lived or worked outside the UK will also be required)
• A full driving licence that’s valid to drive in the UK

This is a part time role of 36 hours per week and the actual salary for the role is £28,741 - £30,183.

For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.

We offer an excellent total reward package, including:

• A competitive salary of up to £30,183. There may also be further opportunities to pick up additional hours as and when required.
• Generous annual leave entitlement. Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.

For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website: https://www.stockton.gov.uk/careers

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, you can contact us by sending an email to Simon Saxton, Homes Manager on [e-mail] or Lisa Donichey, Deputy Manager on [e-mail]

If you have a passion for supporting young people and want to work in a caring, professional environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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