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Job Details
Job Details
Job Ref.
CHC0404
Publish Date
20/06/2019
Closing Date
07/07/2019
Location
Pinecroft Children's Home
Salary
RG3 (SCP 5), £9.74 per hour
DBS Type
Enhanced
Contractual hours
Blank
Basis
Blank
Occupation Type
Children's Services
Attachments
Blank
Casual Residential Child Care Officer
Job Advert
Brighter Futures for Children
About the role
This is a great opportunity to join our enthusiastic team at our children's homes, both of which have been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. You will be supporting young people to lead as full a life as possible, helping with everyday activities.
Pinecroft is a residential service offering high quality long-term care
for children and young people aged 8-18 years with complex needs and learning disabilities.
Cressingham is a short break service offering overnight support to children and young people aged 8-18 years with complex needs and learning disabilities.
The role requires staff to work on a shift pattern rota, which will include sleep-ins, weekend working and bank holidays/religious celebration days.
About you
* You will require a QCF in children and young people's workforce or equivalent qualification, or be able to demonstrate a willingness and ability to achieve this.
* Experience in working with young people with disabilities in residential child care or in a similar caring environment is preferred. Ongoing development and training will be provided.
* We are looking for candidates with a child-centered approach who have an understanding of the needs of children and young people with disabilities. You should be enthusiastic and creative and be able to work effectively as part of a team, or use your own initiative when required within the policies, procedures and guidelines. You will be expected to have good written and verbal communication skills, basic IT skills and produce clear legible reports.
* You will need the ability to provide individualized care to young people and to communicate and foster positive relationships with residents, staff, families and other professionals is essential.
About us
Brighter Futures for Children's aim is to empower young people to achieve and develop skills that will give them a solid foundation to succeed. We promote social inclusion to access everyday opportunities and community participation.
Benefits of working with us
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
You will receive a competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* 24 days holiday plus public holidays (rising to 29 days after 5 years' service)
* Discounted Childcare scheme (onsite nursery)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Season ticket loans
* A range of local discounts
Living and working in Reading
Reading is the county town of Berkshire, located in the heart of the Thames Valley. It has excellent transport links with access to the M4 and a mainline station with train routes across the country, reaching Central London in just 30 minutes.
Reading has a mix of traditional town center and mall shopping, with familiar names as well as independent shops. With a variety of restaurants and bars, Reading has a vibrant nightlife which celebrates its culture and history. Waterfront areas provide social spaces or the opportunity to enjoy a quieter environment.
The Civic Center, which is the main office for Brighter Futures for Children, provides a modern office environment, directly opposite The Oracle shopping center.
For more information about these roles or for an informal discussion please contact: Helena Baptista, Registered Manager on 0118 937 4202 or email at helena.baptista@brighterfuturesforchildren.org
An Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure will be sought from the successful candidate.
Brighter Futures for Children is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
Closing date: 07th July 2019
Job Description and Person Specifications
Terms and Conditions
Job Title
Casual Residential Child Care Officer
Job Ref.
CHC0404
Publish Date
20/06/2019
Closing Date
07/07/2019
Location
Pinecroft Children's Home
Salary
RG3 (SCP 5), £9.74 per hour
DBS Type
Enhanced
Contractual hours
Blank
Basis
Blank
Occupation Type
Children's Services
Attachments
Blank
Job Advert
Brighter Futures for Children
About the role
This is a great opportunity to join our enthusiastic team at our children's homes, both of which have been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. You will be supporting young people to lead as full a life as possible, helping with everyday activities.
Pinecroft is a residential service offering high quality long-term care
for children and young people aged 8-18 years with complex needs and learning disabilities.
Cressingham is a short break service offering overnight support to children and young people aged 8-18 years with complex needs and learning disabilities.
The role requires staff to work on a shift pattern rota, which will include sleep-ins, weekend working and bank holidays/religious celebration days.
About you
* You will require a QCF in children and young people's workforce or equivalent qualification, or be able to demonstrate a willingness and ability to achieve this.
* Experience in working with young people with disabilities in residential child care or in a similar caring environment is preferred. Ongoing development and training will be provided.
* We are looking for candidates with a child-centered approach who have an understanding of the needs of children and young people with disabilities. You should be enthusiastic and creative and be able to work effectively as part of a team, or use your own initiative when required within the policies, procedures and guidelines. You will be expected to have good written and verbal communication skills, basic IT skills and produce clear legible reports.
* You will need the ability to provide individualized care to young people and to communicate and foster positive relationships with residents, staff, families and other professionals is essential.
About us
Brighter Futures for Children's aim is to empower young people to achieve and develop skills that will give them a solid foundation to succeed. We promote social inclusion to access everyday opportunities and community participation.
Benefits of working with us
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
You will receive a competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* 24 days holiday plus public holidays (rising to 29 days after 5 years' service)
* Discounted Childcare scheme (onsite nursery)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Season ticket loans
* A range of local discounts
Living and working in Reading
Reading is the county town of Berkshire, located in the heart of the Thames Valley. It has excellent transport links with access to the M4 and a mainline station with train routes across the country, reaching Central London in just 30 minutes.
Reading has a mix of traditional town center and mall shopping, with familiar names as well as independent shops. With a variety of restaurants and bars, Reading has a vibrant nightlife which celebrates its culture and history. Waterfront areas provide social spaces or the opportunity to enjoy a quieter environment.
The Civic Center, which is the main office for Brighter Futures for Children, provides a modern office environment, directly opposite The Oracle shopping center.
For more information about these roles or for an informal discussion please contact: Helena Baptista, Registered Manager on 0118 937 4202 or email at helena.baptista@brighterfuturesforchildren.org
An Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure will be sought from the successful candidate.
Brighter Futures for Children is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
Closing date: 07th July 2019
Job Description and Person Specifications
Terms and Conditions