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Job Details
Job Details
Job Ref.
CHC0407
Publish Date
20/06/2019
Closing Date
07/07/2019
Location
Pinecroft Children's Home
Salary
RG3-RG4b (SCP 5-17 with gateway at SCP 7 & progression at SCP 11) £18,795 - £23,836 pa, (plus an additional 5%-15% for shift allowance)
DBS Type
Enhanced
Contractual hours
Blank
Basis
Blank
Occupation Type
Children's Services
Attachments
Blank
Residential Child Care Officer
Job Advert
Brighter Futures for Children
About us
If you live here, work here or just visit, you will already know Reading is a great place and at Brighter Futures for Children we're dedicated to making it even better. Key to this is ensuring our workforce is equipped for the challenge - this is where you come in.
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.
About the role
The staff team support the young people to enable them to lead as full a life as possible. Our aim is to empower young people to achieve and develop skills that will give them a solid foundation to succeed. We further aim to promote social inclusion to access everyday opportunities and community participation.
About you
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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.
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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.
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We are looking for candidates with a child-centred approach who have an understanding of the needs of children and young people with disabilities. Candidates should be enthusiastic and creative people who are able to work effectively as part of a team, or use their 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.
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The ability to provide individualised care to young people and to communicate and foster positive relationships with residents, staff, families and other professionals is essential.
*
You will participate in a shift pattern rota which will include sleep-ins, weekend working and bank holidays/religious celebration days.
Our offer
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.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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Local Government Pension Scheme
*
24 days holiday plus public holidays (rising to 32 after service)
*
Discounted Childcare scheme (onsite nursery)
*
Cycle to work scheme
*
Season ticket loans
*
A range of local discounts
For more information about these roles or for an informal discussion please contact: Helena Baptista, Registered Manager on 01189374202 or email at helena.baptista@brighterfuturesforchildren.org
Closing date: 07th July 2019
Job Description and Person Specifications
Terms and Conditions
Job Title
Residential Child Care Officer
Job Ref.
CHC0407
Publish Date
20/06/2019
Closing Date
07/07/2019
Location
Pinecroft Children's Home
Salary
RG3-RG4b (SCP 5-17 with gateway at SCP 7 & progression at SCP 11) £18,795 - £23,836 pa, (plus an additional 5%-15% for shift allowance)
DBS Type
Enhanced
Contractual hours
Blank
Basis
Blank
Occupation Type
Children's Services
Attachments
Blank
Job Advert
Brighter Futures for Children
About us
If you live here, work here or just visit, you will already know Reading is a great place and at Brighter Futures for Children we're dedicated to making it even better. Key to this is ensuring our workforce is equipped for the challenge - this is where you come in.
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.
About the role
The staff team support the young people to enable them to lead as full a life as possible. Our aim is to empower young people to achieve and develop skills that will give them a solid foundation to succeed. We further aim to promote social inclusion to access everyday opportunities and community participation.
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-centred approach who have an understanding of the needs of children and young people with disabilities. Candidates should be enthusiastic and creative people who are able to work effectively as part of a team, or use their 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.
*
The ability to provide individualised care to young people and to communicate and foster positive relationships with residents, staff, families and other professionals is essential.
*
You will participate in a shift pattern rota which will include sleep-ins, weekend working and bank holidays/religious celebration days.
Our offer
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.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
*
Local Government Pension Scheme
*
24 days holiday plus public holidays (rising to 32 after service)
*
Discounted Childcare scheme (onsite nursery)
*
Cycle to work scheme
*
Season ticket loans
*
A range of local discounts
For more information about these roles or for an informal discussion please contact: Helena Baptista, Registered Manager on 01189374202 or email at helena.baptista@brighterfuturesforchildren.org
Closing date: 07th July 2019
Job Description and Person Specifications
Terms and Conditions