Children's Residential Shortbreaks Worker

1 day ago

Scarborough, United Kingdom North Yorkshire Council Full time

Grade: H

**Salary**: From £29,269 up to £32,076 pro rata per annum

Vacancy Hours: 37 hours (Full time) 30 and 18.5 hours available (Part Time)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full time, Part Time

Location: Cherry Tree Lodge, Scarborough

Closing Date: 26th January 2025

Cherry Tree Lodge is a Children's Home for children with which provides a range of Short Breaks which includes over-nights, day care and holiday day. We also on occasions provide residential care for Looked after Children. The type of work varies and involves working shifts covering a 24/7 rota including weekends and bank holidays. Staff work 26 weekends per year. Weekend working, Bank Holiday, Sleep in and Night Working Allowances are also paid where worked.

You will be expected to deliver a high standard of care in line with children homes regulations to children who may have a combination of complex health needs, learning disability, autism and complex behaviour support needs. You should have knowledge of the needs of disabled children and their families and have had previous experience of working in a regulated child care setting or similar environment.

Confidence, Professionalism, sensitivity (supporting with personal care), willingness to learn, empathy and a desire to help children achieve their full potential are key alongside a good sense of fun, energy and being a strong team player. A good working knowledge of care standards and the Ofsted inspection framework that govern the service we provide are also vital. Experience of working with children and young people is key and if you can demonstrate how you meet the high standards in the job description then please apply.

We need people who are skilled at being able to engage and form positive relationships with children from 5 to 18 year old, who have varied communication and emotional needs and/or complex health needs, and may present behaviour that is a challenge to the service.

Comprehensive training will be provided and will form part of a support package that includes regular professional supervision. You will receive support from a dedicated team of professionals who have extensive experience, skills and knowledge in this field.

It is required by Ofsted that you hold or are willing to work towards an occupational qualification at level 3 (Diploma) working with children.

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

**Key Dates**:
Closing Date: 26th January 2025

Interview Date: Week commencing the 3rd February

**Key documents**:
Job Description

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We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

**Children's Residential Shortbreaks Worker**

**Location**:Cherry Tree Lodge

**Town**:Scarborough

**Salary**:£29,269 - £32,076 pro rata per annum

**Posted**:09/01/2025

**Closing date**:26/01/2025

**Closing time**:23:59

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