Grade - F/G
Vacancy Hours - 30 hour waking nights/ 30 hour various shifts/ 20 hour various shifts
Contract Type - Permanent
Venue for Interview - Cherry Tree Lodge

Support Worker- 1 x 30 waking night worker and 30 and 20 hour posts and relief. Cherry Tree Lodge, Scarborough.
  

We are currently recruiting Support Workers at 20 and 30 hour posts various shifts and one 30 hr waking night worker and relief posts with potential for regular hours in the future available at Cherry Tree Lodge in Scarborough.

We provide residential care for over-nights short breaks for children with disabilities as well as day care and holiday club activities. The type of work varies and involves working shifts covering a 24/7 rota including weekends and bank holidays. Staff work 26 weekends per year. Weekend working, Bank Holiday, Sleep in and Night Working Allowances are also paid where worked. Relief staff receive rolled up holiday pay alongside their hourly rate which is paid at Band F/G.

You will be expected to deliver a high standard of care in line with children homes regulations to children who may have a combination of complex health needs, learning disability, autism and complex behaviour support needs. You should have knowledge of the needs of disabled children and their families and have had previous experience of working in a regulated child care setting or similar environment.

Confidence, Professionalism, sensitivity (supporting with personal care), willingness to learn, empathy and a desire to help children achieve their full potential are key alongside a good sense of fun, energy and being a strong team player. A good working knowledge of care standards and the Ofsted inspection framework that govern the service we provide are also vital. Experience of working with children and young people is key and if you can demonstrate how you meet the high standards in the job description then please apply. 

We need people who are skilled at being able to engage and form positive relationships with children from 5 to18 year old, who have varied communication and emotional needs and/or complex health needs, and may present behaviour that is a challenge to the service.  

Comprehensive training will be provided and will form part of a support package that includes regular professional supervision. You will receive support from a dedicated team of professionals who have extensive experience, skills and knowledge in this field.
 
It is required by Ofsted that you hold or are willing to work towards an occupational qualification at level 3 (Diploma) working with children. Interviews will be held face to face with social distancing.
 
If you would like further information please contact Steve Olden on Steve.Olden@northyorks.gov.uk.  

Job Description.docx 
Reward booklet.pdf

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

Closing Date – Sunday 8^th January 2022

Shortlisting Date – Monday 9^th January 2022

Interview Date – W/c 16^th January

NYCC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. 

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

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