Waking Night Residential Support Worker - Children's Homes OCC610690
- Oxfordshire County Council
- Full Time
- Thame
Job Description
Job details
Salary range: £32,076 - £34,834 per annum
Work location: Children's Homes, Countywide
Hours per week: 37 - including weekends and bank holidays
Contract type: Permanent
Vetting requirements:
This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check
This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and successful candidates will be required to complete a Disqualification Form
Closing date: Sunday 1st September 2024
Interview date: To be confirmed
Working together to help children, young people, and families to thrive
About us
OCC was fortunate to be successful with bidding for DFE monies to develop and grow our in-house children's home provisions to enable more Oxfordshire children to remain in Oxfordshire when they become Children We Care For. As a result, we are excited to be opening 5 new children's homes between November 2023 and December 2024. Our children's homes sit within The Residential and Edge of Care Service which works with the most vulnerable children and families, including those on the edge of care, within the Children We Care For system and those preparing for independence. The strategic aim of this service is to deliver integrated and individualised interventions to promote best outcomes for children and their families. We've got an ambitious road ahead, and we need the right talent to help us.
About the role
The successful applicant will be working in a team as a Waking Night Residential Support Worker in one of our 2 new solo children's home. These provisions are small children's homes imbedded in quiet local communities to provide a safe and nurturing home environment with intensive support packages for up to 2 young people aged 12 - 17. The role involves overnight shift work which includes working weekends and bank holidays.
About you
We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals who have experience of working with children aged 12-17. You will be part of the team to welcome our children as we open the doors to our new children's home.
The successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to working towards or Successful completion of Diploma in Children and Young Peoples Workforce or equivalent.
Rewards and benefits
- Relocation expenses of up to £8,000
- A good OFSTED rating
- Regular training opportunities
- A flexible, agile organisation
- A generous local government pension scheme
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Culture of flexible working
- Technology to support agile working where role permits
- Option to 'buy' additional holiday
- Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
- Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer's contribution of up to 19.9%
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
- Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.
Would you like to know more?
Please click here to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Emma Admans, Assistant Team Manager 07584 217351 or Claire Lewis, Service Manager Residential and Edge of Care Services 07519 667977.
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Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff.
Our commitment to:Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Our commitment to:Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Our commitment to:Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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