Children's Residential Worker

Role Responsibility

Sunrise Children’s Centre offers overnight short breaks for children and young people with disabilities and complex medical health needs, from the age of five until their eighteenth birthday.

We are seeking a Children’s Residential Worker for 20 hours per week.

Working in an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rated team (February 2020), we are looking for individuals who can be flexible in their approach, are able to work collaboratively and share our commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.  You will work alongside a small team to ensure the smooth running of the shift where children are provided with stimulating and meaningful 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 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 disabilities and have 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.

Interviews will be conducted under the ‘Choosing with Care’ assessment process.

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.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Contact Details

Registered Manager - Jolene Hobden

Telephone number:  01892 543045

Email address:  jolene.hobden@kent.gov.uk

About the Company

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.