Residential Night Childcare Worker

2 weeks ago


Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom WSCC Full time

About Us

Bright Star is an OFSTED rated Outstanding Children's home that provides full time care and short breaks for Children 7-18 years old who have a wide range of needs including physical disabilities, autism and/or challenging behaviour.

Bright Star has been recently refurbished and has excellent facilities and play equipment.

We are looking for enthusiastic, bright, fun people to join our team to provide an exceptional level of support to the children in our care.

This includes supporting with personal care and daily living skills and promoting a relaxed homely environment full of fun outings and activities where the children can feel safe and be successful in achieving their goals and dreams.

For more information, please visit our dedicated Residential
website, Careers in Children's Residential Care.

About The Job Salary**:
£22, ,777 per annum (pro-rata for part time, plus unsociable hours and sleep-in payments.)

Working Pattern:
Part time and full time hours available (37 hours full time)

Contract:
Permanent

Location:
Worthing


As a Night Childcare Worker, you will ensure that all children's and young people's physical and emotional night care needs are met.

This may include managing challenging behaviour and providing personal care, advice, assistance and support.


Your main responsibilities will be to help children and young people settle into night-time and morning routines, such as washing, getting up in the morning and getting ready for bed and to assist in the provision and preparation of meals in the Home.

The support given enables our children and young people to maintain and improve their skills and daily lives in line with individual care plans.


There are many challenges, but we support each other to overcome these and work closely with many other professionals too.

This enables us to continue to provide the high quality of care to our children, in a homely and caring environment.


Experience and Skills Essential**- Grade D or above (3+) in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English (Grade C or above (4-9) preferred)

  • A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification (this can be gained on the job but must be applied for within one month of commencing employment and must be completed within 2 years of the date of commencement of employment)

Desirable

  • Awareness of the development needs of children in residential care.
  • Knowledge of Children's home regulations 2015 (England).
  • Knowledge of how to support children who have experienced trauma, harm or abuse.
  • Previous childcare experience, preferably in a residential setting.
  • Experience of working with children with disabilities, complex highrisk adolescents or related experience e.g. adults with disabilities.


Please be advised you are required to bring certificates for your Maths and English (C and above) and any Childcare qualifications you hold.


Rewards and Benefits

For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our
Rewards and Benefits page.


Further Information
The reference number for this role is
CAFHE03685 .

For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, please contact one of the following people;

To apply, upload your CV and cover letter, explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role, ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Job Reference:
CAFHE03685

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