Casual Worker

1 month ago


Portsmouth, United Kingdom Portsmouth City Council Full time

Salary**:£14.15 **hourly rate

Contract**:Casual worker**

Hours**:Variable **, with early, late and weekend shifts available.

Closing date**:Sunday 5 May 2024 **, 23:59

Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is also committed to promoting quality childcare across the city that works to improve outcomes for children.

DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

**Why come to live and work in Portsmouth?**

Portsmouth is a great waterfront city and a vibrant place to live and work. It is an island city with an “inner city” feel, a seaside location packed with attractions and events, and the advantage of fantastic countryside on its doorstep. With fast road and rail links to London, Brighton and major airports, and ferry links to Europe, it is the perfect place to live and work. Portsmouth has a strong history of partnership working and has successfully integrated several local services.

**The Service**:
Beechside Short Break Service provides care and short break accommodation for up to six young people aged between 5 - 18 years tailored to meet individual children's needs, they may have a learning or a physical disability, often alongside communication needs. The aim of our service is to support them and provide a setting where they can develop confidence and flourish.

**The Role**:
You will be responsible for the day-to-day interaction and care of up to three children with a range of complex needs. You will work alongside children by helping them to achieve their specific individual needs and improving their future outcomes.

**What you'll need to succeed**:
You need to:

- Have experience of working in a residential children's setting.
- Take a proactive role in keeping your own learning & development up to date.
- Be able to effectively engage and build relationships with children.
- Have excellent communication skills, as you will be required to liaise with other agencies, parents, colleagues, and children.
- Understand the issues and pressures affecting children today.
- Be flexible and responsive to the unique needs of each child.

**You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.**

**Additional Information**:

**Contact Details for an Informal Discussion**:
**A commitment to our values**:
We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours.

**Application process**:
Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the **'Who is the Person' **points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had.

Please ensure you provide your full education history from secondary school, include name/address of establishment, details of relevant qualifications & awarding body.

Please explain any gaps - this is essential for all safeguarding children's roles.

We look forward to speaking with you soon.



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