Short Break Disabled Children's Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with enhancements

26 days annual leave, rising to 31

Career progression programmes

Work rewards schemes

LG Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Pinewood, the residential short breaks home run by Cheshire West and Chester Council, is seeking two short break carers to support young people aged 8 to 18 with disabilities. The role focuses on personal care, medication administration, and trauma-informed support within a multi-agency model.

You will work 28 hours per week on rotating day, evening, weekend and overnight shifts. Applicants should have relevant experience with children and a QCF Level 3 in residential childcare or equivalent.

Qualifications

• QCF Level 3 in residential childcare or equivalent is required.
• Relevant experience of working with children is required.
• Commitment to a trauma-informed approach and building strong relationships with children.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of personal care for children.
• Administer medication.
• Build strong relationships with children to achieve good outcomes.
• Support children's needs and life chances so they can reach their potential.
• Work a rotating pattern of daytime, evening, weekend and overnight shifts.
• Work in a trauma-informed way within the Our Way of Working multi-agency model.

Skills

Compassionate care

Resilience

Commitment to progress

Education

QCF Level 3 in residential childcare

Job description

Two short break carers are needed at Pinewood, the residential short breaks home run by Cheshire West and Chester Council, to support young people aged 8 to 18 with a range of disabilities. The work centres on personal care and administering medication, building strong relationships with the children, and a trauma-informed approach used across the service. The posts are 28 hours a week on a rotating pattern of daytime, evening, weekend and overnight shifts, at a home Ofsted rates good. Relevant experience with children and a QCF Level 3 in residential childcare or equivalent are needed.

What the job involves

• Carry out all aspects of personal care for children
• Administer medication
• Build strong relationships with children to achieve good outcomes
• Support children's needs and life chances so they can reach their potential
• Work a rotating pattern of daytime, evening, weekend and overnight shifts
• Work in a trauma-informed way within the Our Way of Working multi-agency model

What's required

Qualifications

• QCF Level 3 in residential childcare or equivalent

Experience

• Relevant experience of working with children

Other

• Committed, creative and resilient approach

What's offered

• Competitive salary with enhancements up to £4/5k
• 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after five years' continuous Local Government Service
• Career progression structure with three levels of development programmes
• Working rewards schemes including extra annual leave, car and cycle purchase, WorkFit membership, home and electronics purchase, and retail discounts
• Local Government Pension Scheme: career average, employee contributions 5.5% to 8.5%, employer contribution currently 23.8%, with ill health and death in service benefits after two years
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24-hour, seven-day lifestyle support