Senior Residential Child Care Worker
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Job description
Full Time, Permanent. However, this role is open to individuals seeking a secondment.
We have an exciting opportunity for someone progressing in their career to join our team as a Senior Residential Child Care Worker.
The role of the Senior, in addition to that of a residential worker is to support the Deputy, taking a supervisory role of staff and being part of the management team.
The service offers care to up to 3 young people ages of 8-18 with severe learning disabilities and/or complex physical health needs. The building is equipped to meet accessibility and sensory needs so the young people can develop skills for their future.
You will be joining a staff team who have successfully supported multiple young people into their adult provisions, supporting them to develop lifelong skills of their adult life, enhancing their independence whilst building peer relationships.
Experience of supervising staff and an NVQ / QCF Level Three / Four is a minimum requirement, a willingness to upgrade your qualification is expected.
The post requires an enthusiastic, motivated, and supportive person who wishes to promote care and development of young people with disabilities in a safe environment.
You will need to be able to work shifts on a rota basis, to include nights, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
We are currently based in Hengrove, with a view to move to a purpose-built building in Lawrence Weston in 18-24 months' time.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.
Join us and you'll receive a generous rewards package including a membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
Please note that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For any further information please to not hesitate to contact Emma Hood (Deputy Team Manager) emma.hood@bristol.gov.uk
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.