Senior Children’s Residential Worker

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Part time
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Job offered by: Surrey County Council
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Salary:

£32,512 - £34,654 per annum plus enhanced rates of pay for weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins Category:

Care - Children and Young People Contract type:

Permanent Working hours:

36 hours per week Posted on:

7 November 2024 Location:

Guildford, Woking, Epsom, Walton on Thames Description

The starting salary is £32,512 per annum based on a 36-hour week plus enhanced rates of pay for occasional weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in duties. Rewards and Benefits: 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Relocation bonus of up to £8,000 We have opportunities to join our homes located across Surrey in Guildford, Woking, Epsom, and Walton on Thames. Our Senior Residential Workers turn our Residential Houses into Homes. We want our homes to be exceptional for the children we are entrusted to care for. It's what we strive to provide and what our children deserve. We want our homes to be nurturing, fun and inspirational places where our young people feel safe to be themselves and can rely on us to guide, care, and support them to grow and thrive whatever their challenges. Building effective relationships, coordinating activities and holidays, creating meaningful care plans, working together with partner organisations, writing reports and ensuring records are kept clear and up to date are some of the ways our Senior Residential Workers support our children. Like all supportive, caring, and compassionate home environments; no two days are the same, they throw up complex and challenging situations and are on 24/7 - 365 days of the year. So, let's be honest, if you are looking for a 9-5 job which is straightforward and predictable, you might want to sit this one out. There will be swearing, shouting, and the occasional tear. But there will also be happiness, laughter, and smiles. There will be reward for hard work, determination and resilience, knowing that you make a difference. Along with a dedicated and committed team, we will provide you with opportunities for ongoing learning and development through a culture of high support that enables you to grow your career within our Residential service at Surrey. So, if you think you have what it takes, can match our energy to be exceptional, and are ready to expand your experience with us at Surrey, we (and our children) really want to hear from you. To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions: Looking at our advert please tell us what it is about the role that has motivated you to apply? Please tell us about the relevant experience or transferable skills you have in relation to this role? What three qualities do you have that would make you a good Support Worker and why will these be important? Please tell us how you would handle a situation where challenging behaviour was present? Please offer a relevant example if you can. Our Requirements Due to our legal obligations, we can only accept applications from people 22 years old and above. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and our residential workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle, to support our young people to attend appointments, activities or trips as agreed. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. To be considered for our Senior Residential Worker role you will need to hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (Residential Worker) or equivalent and have some experience of direct work with children or vulnerable groups. If you don't currently hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare then please consider applying as a Residential Support Worker first and we can support you with the rest! Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. If you have any questions about these roles please contact Sarah Muzzall via email at residentialrecruitment@surreycc.gov.uk. What next? Applications will be reviewed and considered on an ongoing basis. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the above questions (lasting approx. 10-15 min), and if successful following this, invited to meet us at one of our homes for an interview. We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis so feel free to submit an application as soon as you wish, and we will come back to you as quickly as possible. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. We are committed to the safe recruitment of staff in our Residential homes across Surrey therefore if you are successful in being offered a role within our service, we will work with you to collect all required checks in line with government guidance. Our Values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights into the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

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Industry: Government Administration
Specialties: Adult Social Care and Public Health, Deputy Chief Executive's Office
Employees: 10,001+
Founded: 1889
Address: 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, Surrey, , GB, RH2 8EF

Every single person at Surrey County Council has a unique opportunity to make Surrey a better place to live. Whether it's by protecting people from harm, making Surrey's roads safer or conserving our beautiful countryside. We want to continue making Surrey an even better place to live and we understand the key to this is a workforce with different skills and life experiences. If you are looking for an organisation which actively promotes on-going learning, a challenging career path and rewards success, stop your job search with us. Working for Surrey means making positive and practical differences to the lives of people living and working in the county.

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