Residential Support Worker (Part Time) - CMB1163e
Salary: £32,076 - £33,024
Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Location: Kendal
Contract: Permanent
The Role:
This is a highly rewarding role that can be challenging at times, you will need to be confident, self-motivated, and really want to make a difference.
You will get the chance to build close relationships with the young people in our home, supporting them to have their voice heard in all aspects of their care planning and experience of living in the home.
This role requires the ability to work with challenging situations and behaviours displayed by young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The right candidates will be caring, compassionate and committed, with the skills to assess each young person’s needs to create individual care plans.
This role will include sleep-in shifts and weekend working, sleep-in shifts are paid on top of the advertised salary.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for someone with experience working with children and young people, ideally within a residential setting. You will also already have achieved a minimum Level 3 in Residential Childcare or be willing to work towards this qualification.
A good knowledge and understanding around managing challenging behaviours would also be key to this role and well as being an exceptional communicator and be able to build key relationships with young people and their families.
We need someone who can be flexible, and who works well as part of a close, and incredibly supportive team.
To Apply:
To apply to join our service please complete the attached application form (press the 'Apply Now' button). If shortlisted we will contact you directly, you will then be invited to a virtual interview.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact John.Crotty@cumbria.gov.uk.
Appointment to this post is subject to enhanced vetting checks.
What we can offer you:
DBS
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Adults Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 14th October 2024
Interview date: TBC
Safer Recruitment
At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
Please see the supporting information below:
Post Specification
Role Profile