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Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a residential support worker who can provide a positive living experience for the resident young people by caring for their psychical, emotional and social needs.

About us

In April 2020 Buckinghamshire Council became the UK’s newest council and the residents of Buckinghamshire will be served by a single, unitary council.

Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and ranks as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK and yet it is incredibly well connected– only an hour from London on the train. The county has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.

We are looking for motivated, ambitious and inspiring people to join us on our journey. Not only will you be an integral part of the unique and exciting transition through the unitary process, you will also be entitled to a range of different benefits to make sure you are happy both at work and at home.

About the role

You will work as part of a team that encourage and stimulate emotional and social growth by devising and organising family activities, encouraging the Parent and Child to socialise and to join organisations outside the Home.

As part of this role:

• You will make specific contributions to the, formation and the implementation of care/placement for young people

• Work in partnership with families and carers of children, Social Workers and other outside agencies, as required

• Participate in the admission process, case conferences and reviews, producing reports on individual children, young people’s development, progress.

Please see the job description with further information

About you

You will be:

• Committed to working with Families and their Children within a residential setting behaviour can be complex and challenging.
• Be Creative and able to use your own initiative whilst working in a challenging environment.
• Enthusiastic and highly adaptable to changing circumstances.
• Capacity to complete parenting assessments and deliver evidence to court
• Good written and communication skills
• Adaptable to varied types of parenting

Other information

You will be required to apply for a DBS at an enhanced level. Further information about the DBS Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults as part of the Schedule 2, Safer Recruitment and selection process.

Our values

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

About the Business Unit

We are looking for talented and driven individuals to help us achieve the best outcomes for our children, young people and families in Buckinghamshire. Our key priorities include continuing to protect vulnerable children and young people harm, whilst sustaining an environment where social work practice can thrive. Through our vital work with our partners, including The Buckinghamshire Safeguarding Children’s Partnership, we continue to improve our collective response to children and young people who have been exposed to domestic abuse, exploitation, substance misuse and mental health issues.

No matter what role you take on in our Children’s services, you will be part of a team who is dedicated to supporting children and their families to achieve their full potential.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. We also offer a salary sacrifice personal car lease scheme and the opportunity to gain membership to Costco. We have discounted gym memberships, Travel discounts with Arriva and Chiltern Railways and much more.

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