Wake Night Children's Residential Worker

Role Responsibility

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

We are seeking a 20 hour per week Night 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 with learning disabilities. Individuals should be flexible in their approach, be able to work collaboratively and share our commitment to improving outcomes for children. 

This position is temporary for a period of approximately one year, from June 2022, but we will be able to offer a Permanent Relief Contract following this period.  

You will assume responsibility for the Unit through the night, ensuring a safe environment, preparing the unit for the morning and supporting children as needed. 

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 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 involves working closely with children and is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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

Contact Details

Matthew Grice

Bluebells Short Break Unit

The Street

Detling 

ME14 3JT

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.