Location
Middlesbrough | United Kingdom
Job description
Middlesbrough Council are seeking to appoint Casual Residential Support Workers, where you will have the opportunity to channel your skills and passions into a rewarding career.
We have a fabulous opportunity to work in our residential homes, and supported accommodation for children and young people aged between 8 and 18 years old. Who for a variety of reasons, cannot currently live with their families.
The successful candidates will be expected to be prepared to work in any Middlesbrough Children’s Homes or services as needed, or to work with children who are living in the community or within their own homes.
About you
Are you passionate, motivated have a restorative approach and excellent verbal and written skills? If so, we would like the hear from you.
You will be committed to providing a high quality of care and support, which meets the physical, emotional, intellectual, behavioural, health, social, and cultural needs of the children and families for whom the home provides a service. This will include working with children with challenging behaviour, complex emotional problems, mental health disorders and other additional needs.
Applicants must:
Have a recognised QCF level 3 diploma in Residential care in working with children and young people or an equivalent qualification, or a willingness to undertake.
An understanding of child development and challenging behaviour.
A positive attitude and the ability to work with children and young people in a trauma informed way.
Meet the essential criteria of the job description and personal specification.
About the team
You will be part of our fabulous teams who are super passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and young people.
The team will have a range of backgrounds, experience and a “can do” attitude. We are creative, problem solvers, innovative and we will build on your already excellent skills.
Moreover, Middlesbrough Council opens doors to a work of professional development and lifelong learning. From specialised training courses to networking events, you’ll have access to a wealth of resources that sharpen your skills and expand your horizons.
Working Hours
You will be required to work unsocial hours, and this will be on a rota basis. Including weekends, bank holidays, and sleep ins and nights where applicable.
For more information or an informal chat please contact Cara Fletcher, Children’s Home Manager on 01642 727293 or email [email protected] .
The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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