Residential Childcare Worker

High Trees is an 'Outstanding' Ofsted-rated home. Our home is small and inviting and we look after the individual needs of children with severe and complex learning disabilities and their families. Our dedicated and skilled staff team are keen to ensure that children who stay with us, whether full time or for short breaks, feel at home and feel safe, have many opportunities for both fun and learning and reach their full potential in a range of creative ways. We are ideally located in a lovely area, with a large, open garden with a patio area and are very much a part of the community. Watch our video here on Working in Residential Childcare About the Role Salary: £28,598 - £30,023 per annum (includes a weekend working allowance). You will also receive an additional Crawley Weighting Allowance (£561 per annum) and a generous pension, annual leave and additional benefits.Working Pattern: Full time - 37 hours per week + rota for evening and weekend workContract: PermanentLocation: Crawley Children's Residential Recruitment and Retention Payment scheme - £1,500 during your first 18 months To support recruitment into this vital area West Sussex County Council offer £1,500 during the employee's first 18 months where they are recruited to a new permanent role. The scheme consists of two payments: £500 after successful completion of 6 months employment (including successful completion of probation where relevant) and £1,000 after 18 months. We are looking for candidates who can provide a nurturing, positive and safe environment for our children and young people, ensuring that we meet our statutory obligations to the highest standards possible. With direct responsibility for designated children or young people, you will ensure that each person is given the appropriate care and support to achieve their full potential. Please note you will be required to work on a shift rota between 07:00 - 22:00, which will include every other weekend and sleep in duties when needed. This will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate. For more information, please visit our dedicated Residential website, Careers in Children's Residential Care Experience and Skills Essential Good standard of literacy e.g. ability to write reports around individuals and significant incidents and to be able to write application for level 3 diploma if required. Could be gained through formal education or vocational experience Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent. If you do not have this, the service will support you to complete this qualification; you must achieve this within two years of appointment as it is a statutory requirement of this post 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 high-risk adolescents or related experience e.g. adults with disabilities If you do not hold an English GCSE or equivalent, you will need to apply for English Keyskills before undertaking your Childcare qualification and being considered for this role. You can find out more on the Government website here: Improve your English, Maths and IT Skills. Please be advised you are required to bring certificates for your English (C and above) and any Childcare qualifications you hold. Rewards and Benefits As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive: 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 CAFHE05820. 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. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and an occupational health check. A fully employment history will be requested and covered for this role. Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. 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