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Details...

Job title:
Residential Support Worker - The Grove
Job reference:
SS765
Department
People's Services
Grade:
SCP 22-25 plus 2 increments for weekend working
Pay:
From: £21,962 To: £24,174 per annum
Hours:
37 hours per week
Closing date:
25/04/2018

Description...

Residential Support Workers look after the physical and mental wellbeing of children in care. If you enjoy helping people and want to make a difference to their lives, this job could be perfect for you.

At The Grove children's home we pride ourselves on providing high quality care to children aged 12 to 17, for which we were rewarded with a Good Ofsted Inspection with aspects of Outstanding practice.

Candidates must have at least 2 years experience in a residential setting working directly with young people and be able to identify and manage challenging behaviours.

You will also be able to employ methods of communication which are appropriate to the needs of the young person.

It is essential that you are able to work on a shift rota basis which includes evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins.

You must possess a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young Peoples Workforce.

For an informal discussion please contact Julie Williams or Sue Lynn on 01744 677085.

This Authority is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure.

When applying for this vacancy, you have the following options

For an application form and further details contact:

recruitment@sthelens.gov.uk

When requesting an application form please state your name, your address, the job you are interested in and the job reference number.
The Council's official job application form must be completed in all cases. CVs should not be submitted as a replacement.