Senior Children's Residential Worker

2 weeks ago


Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Kent County Council Full time
Role Responsibility

The Nest offers residential breaks for children in Kent from the age of 12 to 18 years old, who have learning disabilities and/or Autism, and will have some additional support needs. These may include health related needs, mental health, behaviours of concern, and help with every day tasks. We always support children to have fun with their friends and peers, to learn skills, make choices, and to be supported in a safe and nurturing environment, so that they, and their families, can have a break.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, be able to work as part of a busy team providing a high standard of leadership skills. Whilst creating a safe, nurturing, fun environment for children and young people of varying needs.

To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who:

can lead a shift whilst leading by example to the team and children/young people

has completed or be willing to undertake the Diploma Level 4 in Children and Young People

can put training and knowledge into practice

has excellent time management with a non-bias approach when on shift

is willing to undertake training in medication management and keep competencies up to date

can ensure the medication for children is given to the child in compliance with our standard operating procedures

can work with the team to ensure all children and young people are given the opportunity to gain new positive experiences and social experiences that are inclusive for all

can communicate with transparency

has awareness of the Children's Home (England) Regulations 2015 and put into practice

has awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005

In return we can offer you:

A detailed induction and training programme, with an ongoing plan for development

29 days annual leave + bank holiday entitlement

Generous contributory pension scheme

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

For further information on this role, please contact:

About the Company

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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.

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