Apprentice Children's Residential Worker

2 weeks ago


Ashford, United Kingdom Kent County Council Full time

Advert
Apprentices

We are overnight short breaks for children with learning disabilities and complex medical health needs from the age of five until their eighteenth birthday. We have five units across Kent located,
- Ashford
- Maidstone
- Herne Bay
- Dartford
- Southborough

We are seeking 10 x 37 hour apprentices for Children’s Residential Workers to join our team to provide a nurturing and safe environment which will promote the emotional and physical well-being of children. Individuals should be flexible in their approach, be able to work collaboratively and share our commitment to improving outcomes for children.

You will work alongside a small team to ensure the smooth running of the shift where children are provided with stimulating and meaningful learning experiences and activities. With on shift guidance and support, you will help to supervise and respond to each child to ensure their safety whilst providing them with the comfort, stimulation, and reassurance to make each visit an enjoyable stay.

The role will involve working on a fixed rota pattern, that will include some evenings, alternate weekends, and some bank holidays.

You will undertake an apprenticeship of 37 hour 28 of which will be on a rota and the rest will be to complete your Diploma 4 in Children young people and families and practitioner.

You will have experience of supporting children with learning disabilities and possess knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. You must be able to take personal and professional responsibility for your actions and performance. In return, you will be provided with an ongoing programme of specialist training and be provided with regular supervision to enable you to confidently progress in your career.

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 (2016) 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.

Interviews will be conducted under the ‘Choosing with Care’ assessment process, and will take place at both.
- Fairlawn Short Break Unit, Kingsnorth Road, Ashford, Kent TN23 6LY
- Sunrise Short Break Unit, London Road, Southborough TN0 4RJ.

We will be conducting interviews over the following two days, both days will require attendance,
- **Wednesday 24th May 2023 from 10:00am to 14.30pm**:

- **Thursday 25th May 2023 from 10:00am to 15:00pm**

Contact Details
For further information on this role please contact Alice Scott:
Telephone - 01233 621803

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