East Sussex County Council
Job title:
Residential Youth Support Worker
Company
East Sussex County Council
Job description
Job introductionAbout the roleDo you want to make a difference to vulnerable children in care and help them flourish and achieve their potential?We have Children’s homes across the county, where children live and receive support from a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who are responsible for their welfare. As a Residential Youth Support Worker, you will work with the children and their families, and support the children’s development and wellbeing. You can also take a lead on specialist areas and projects such as healthy eating to support improvements across the service. This role gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable children in East Sussex.We are looking for people who have experience with working with children, an interest in child development and can treat residents of the home with dignity and respect. We will need to see these areas demonstrated in your application and at interview.We regret that we are unable to offer sponsorship of visas for these positions. So we do require you to have full right to work indefinitely in the UK in this job for us to progress with your application.We have Children’s disability homes, Open homes and a Secure residential home for children. More information on our homes and the career opportunities can be found:Our homes are based in Eastbourne, Bexhill, Seaford and St Leonards and we have opportunities for staff who can work full time or part time. If you have preference on location or hours please indicate this in you application.To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.Interviews will be held in person, dates will be confirmed after shortlisting has taken place.We understand that the great care we provide is down to the great staff we have. We provide a comprehensive induction process to teach you all the skills and knowledge you need. We also provide an apprenticeship in the level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, with off the job training time and all course fees paid for by the Council. If you want to develop a career working with children there are also a range of development opportunities, including further apprenticeship opportunities to support your career aspirations.We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on ourFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact Verity Lloyd at to arrange a call.Additional informationThis post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.Company informationEast Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
Expected salary
Location
East Sussex
Job date
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 06:12:31 GMT
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