Residential Child Care Worker Bristol, England
Bristol City Council
Full Time
Bristol, England
24498 - 26845 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
We currently have multiple Fixed Term and Permanent Residential Child Care Worker posts to cover in both our well established Short Breaks services for Disabled children as well as posts within our Children’s Home for Disabled Children.
Based within Lawrence Weston – Maternity Cover for up to one year, Full Time.
Based within Hengrove – Full Time, Permanent and Part Time 24 hours per week, Maternity Cover for up to one year.
The posts require an enthusiastic, motivated and creative person who wishes to support the development and care of Disabled Children in a safe and fun environment.
The role of the Residential Child Care Worker is to work alongside the Registered Manager, Deputy Managers (registered nurses) and other RCCW's to provide a fun time for disabled children away from their families, having new experiences, learning independent living skills and building friendship groups.
It also offers families the opportunity to have a break from their caring duties, to spend time with their other children and recharge their batteries.
The service is offered to children between the ages of 5 and 18 with severe learning disabilities and/or complex physical health needs. The home is fully equipped to offer a variety of activities for the children to choose, including sensory play, in and outdoor activities, cooking and water play.
We have a stable staff team who have worked in the home for many years and so able to offer a supportive environment to new staff members.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
We will be reviewing applications every 2 weeks so please submit your application as soon as you can.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
If you require any further information then please contact the Registered Manager Zoey Strode/ Vikki Poole-Smit on 01173773500 (Lawrence Weston) or Valerie Mower on 01179038453 (Hengrove).
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and Male candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.
If you require any further information then please contact the Registered Manager Zoey Strode/ Vikki Poole-Smit on 01173773500 (Lawrence Weston) or Valerie Mower on 01179038453 (Hengrove).
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and Male candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.
Bristol City Council
www.bristol.gov.uk
Bristol, United Kingdom
Nicola Yates
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Public
Municipal Agencies
1959
