Residential Childcare Support Worker - Various Positions Available - Kamali Care Home - EAL10173
| Posting date: | 31 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £32,903.00 to £36,826.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2024 |
| Location: | Tranent, EH35 5JE |
| Company: | East Lothian Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | EAL10173 |
Summary
Vacancy Information
Qualified hourly rate of pay: £18.03 - £20.18
Locum/Casual hourly rate of pay: £14.85 - £15.91
Days and Hours of Work:
Night Post - 2 Full Time Positions Available
Working on a rota system, shifts will be 19:00-07:00
Day Post - 1 Full Time Position Available
Working on a rota system, shifts will be 07:00-19:00
To start asap.
- Please indicate on your application form whether you are interested in a day time or night shift post.
- We are also keen to hear from people who would be interested in joining a locum list to provide support to the staff team.
- Please state in your application form if you would be interested in Locum/Casual work.
- You will also find attached below the job outline for a LOCUM/CASUAL residential childcare support worker. Please be aware that qualifications and rate of pay differ for locum workers.
East Lothian Council have a rare and exciting opportunity for Residential Childcare Support Workers to join a team to provide excellent standards of care within a small residential house in Ormiston. The residential service is designed for a maximum of two young people with complex additional support needs. It is currently registered for one female resident who requires full time care to meet her physical, emotional and social needs.
Applicants should have a sound value base, excellent communication skills and a comprehensive understanding of complex disability and the issues can affect the lives of young people. We would love to hear from experienced disability / residential childcare workers who take pride in their crucial and life changing work.
They should hold high aspirations for young people and be ready to work as part of a team to support young people to meet their potential and lead an active life in their community.
Our residential childcare support workers should understand the importance of family connections for young people and work closely with the support team to deliver all aspects of a care plan with effective communication and high standards. Applicants should be motivated to practice with compassion and patience and be prepared to provide support in all areas of a young person’s life.
Candidates should work well under pressure and be able to demonstrate how they would prioritise their resilience and wellbeing in this rewarding but often challenging work environment.
East Lothian Children’s Services are keen to recruit workers who are passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for children, young people and their families. We are committed to promoting an open and trusting culture at all levels of the organisation and prioritise continuous professional development and learning. We view our staff are our greatest asset and we strive to be supportive, inclusive and child centred by prioritising effective supervision, manageable caseload duties and a healthy work life balance.
Our vision is to support children and young people to live and learn in East Lothian and our staff are involved in developing services and implementing improvement activity around this goal. We have accessible, on site senior management team who are committed to recruiting the best people to compliment the wide range of knowledge and experience that exists throughout the service. If you wish to discuss this job vacancy or working for Children’s Services in East Lothian Council, please feel free to contact the recruitment manager on the details below;
Margaret Wilson
mwilson1@eastlothian.gov.uk
01620 820 116
Job Details
As part of a team, provide direct support to children and young people across the Long Term Support Service.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.
Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications
You must hold a minimum of either an HNC or an SVQ3 in Social Care, - with a willingness to obtain the other qualification within a designated period in order to meet SSSC Registration requirements, or any other equivalent qualifications to meet SSSC Registration requirements, along with an ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.
Willingness to undertake personal and professional training and development, as required.
Willingness to undertake Positive Behaviour Management training e.g. Team Teach once in post.
Registration is an essential requirement of this role. If you are appointed and are not already a member of the “Residential Child Care Worker” section of the SSSC Register, you will be required to apply for registration as soon as possible and this must be achieved within six months of your start date.
Driving Licence
A full current driving licence is desirable for this post.
PVG Membership
This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.
Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.
Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UKwebsite.
Additional Information
For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo
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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk
Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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