Children's Residential Worker - Bluebells Short Breaks Unit

Role Responsibility

Please note this is a Temporary Part Time Contract for 20 hours per week, for 1 year

Bluebells in Detling offers overnight short breaks for children with learning disabilities and complex health needs from the age of five until their eighteenth birthday.   

We are seeking a Children’s Residential Worker 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.

The role will involve working on a fixed rota pattern, that will include evenings, alternate weekends and some bank holidays. The contract is for 20 hours per week for up to 1 year with the potential for this to be extended. 

You will work alongside a small team providing children 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, guidance and reassurance to make each visit an enjoyable stay.

You will need to hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards achieving this within two years of employment.

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 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 (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 which includes a pre-interview visit and selection day. 

Contact Details

Matthew Grice

01622 631795

matthew.grice@kent.gov.uk

About the Company

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 and faiths, 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.