Residential Childcare Worker - Orchard House

West Sussex County Council; Haywards Heath; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Blue Light Card

Retail discounts

Travel discounts

Leave allowances

Wellbeing program

Education tools & loans

Coaching & mentoring

Descripción de la vacante

West Sussex County Council’s Orchard House in Haywards Heath is recruiting a Residential Childcare Worker to support children with complex learning disabilities aged 5 to 18. You will work on a rota, assist with morning routines, build independence, and engage families and professionals to meet individual needs.

The role offers full or part-time hours, a permanent contract, an attractive salary (£29,542-£31,015) with weekend allowance, a strong pension and generous leave.

Formación

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent; must achieve within two years as required by the post.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children and families.
• Ability to promote a multi-agency approach to support the child.
• Ability to use initiative to resolve problems within given parameters.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work.

Responsabilidades

• Support children day to day, assisting with morning routines and independence skills.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.
• Work with professionals to meet individual needs and provide a safe, nurturing environment.
• Participate in shifts on a rota basis including evenings or weekends as required.
• Contribute to accurate reporting and documentation of incidents and progress.

Conocimientos

Sound communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-agency approach

Initiative

Teamwork

Literacy

Educación

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Descripción del empleo

About Us

Orchard House is an ‘Outstanding’ OFSTED rated children's residential home that provides a range of services to children who have severe and complex learning disabilities from ages 5 to 18, and their families. We provide personalised support to suit each child’s needs, offering everything from clubs and day care to short breaks and full-time residential care.

Orchard House is an ‘Outstanding’ OFSTED rated children's residential home that provides a range of services to children who have severe and complex learning disabilities from ages 5 to 18, and their families. We provide personalised support to suit each child’s needs, offering everything from clubs and day care to short breaks and full-time residential care. Nestled in a picturesque area, our newly modernised home features an expansive garden filled with diverse resources and activities from tailored lounges, quiet spaces to a dedicated train hut! Our dedicated team create enriching experiences that help children grow, feel safe, and most importantly have fun while reaching their full potential. Our Residential Childcare Worker at Orchard House says "It is as rewarding as I thought it would be….I have never worked with a team who have made me feel part of them so quickly, or so well supported and appreciated as our team have at Orchard House."

About The Role

Salary: £29,542 - £31,015 per annum (full time equivalent, inclusive of weekend working allowance) plus excellent pension, additional enhanced pay and annual leave

Working Pattern: Full Time or Part Time (37, 30 or 24 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Cuckfield, Haywards Heath

Shifts and Rotas: for day work, you will be required to work on a shift rota between 07:00 – 22:00, including every other weekend and approximately two sleep-in duties per month currently with enhanced pay. This can be discussed with candidates in more detail at interview.

A Residential Childcare Worker’s routine at Orchard House is varied, and while sometimes challenging, it is always rewarding. Supporting children day to day can involve helping with morning routines, building their independence skills, guiding them in activities and joining them on trips. You will spend time building strong relationships with the children, creating a safe and nurturing environment, as well as working closely with families and other professionals to meet a child’s individual needs.

Experience And Skills

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent. If you do not have this, the service will support you to complete this qualification; you must achieve this within two years of appointment as it is a statutory requirement of this post.
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills to a range of children and families.
• Ability to promote and encourage a multi-agency approach to support the child.
• Ability to use initiative to resolve problems within given parameters.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work.
• Ability to work as part of a team around a child.
• Good standard of literacy e.g. ability to write reports around individuals and significant incidents.
• Experience of working with children with disabilities, complex high-risk adolescents or related experience e.g. adults with disabilities - Desirable

For a full list of key skills, experience and qualification requirements please refer to the job description linked here.

Rewards and Benefits

• an excellent local government pension scheme
• generous holiday entitlement of 244.2 to 266.4 hours
• ability to apply for a Blue Light Card
• access to a wide selection of retail discounts and savings such as groceries, shopping, travel and more through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform.
• a range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives
• maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave
• health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• financial wellbeing support including access to educational tools and webinars, loans or debt consolidation options and savings scheme
• training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring

For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.

Further Information

The reference number for this role is 127.

Contact

Sue Wadey (Registered Manager) [e-mail]

Charlotte Blandford (Resourcing Specialist) [e-mail]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and an occupational health check. A full employment history will be requested and covered for this role.

For Children's Residential roles requiring completion of a Level 3 Diploma, applicants who do not already hold the qualification must have sufficient existing right to work in the UK to enable completion of the qualification period. The organisation is currently unable to provide sponsorship for these roles.

Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.