Residential Worker - Durham County Council
Our young people are vulnerable due to complex histories which can include neglect, trauma or interaction with the Youth Custody Service.
Further information on our centre, its outstanding facilities and testimonies from our fantastic team can be found at: www.durham.gov.uk/aycliffesecurecentreFind out what it’s like to work at Aycliffe Secure Centre : https://vimeo.com/987010445/054c09f368?share=copy
THE ROLE
This is an extremely rewarding role; you will play a significant part in the rehabilitation of our young people and provide support and encouragement to enable them to successfully return to their families or go on to live independent lives within the community.
As a Residential Worker, having the best interests of young people at heart is of paramount importance, you will be challenged but more importantly, you will experience first-hand the differences that can be made with your care, compassion, and time.
You will take responsibility as part of the team for one of the secure children’s homes, supporting the rest of the staff team. Duties would include:
- Being a positive role model for vulnerable young people supporting them within a residential setting.
- Helping young people make progress towards positive outcomes in relation to health and wellbeing.
- Setting outstanding standards of practice outlined within the Children’s Homes regulation 2015.
TRAINING
We offer a comprehensive four-week induction and shadowing programme for all new members of the team as well as excellent ongoing training and development opportunities. Alongside this, we provide dedicated one-to-one time to reflect upon workplace practice and facilitate access to specialist support when needed.
We offer qualifications for all colleagues who want to progress and will support them in achieving a Level 3 in Diploma for Residential Childcare.
HOURS OF WORK
You will work an average 37 hours per week in a designated shift pattern between 7.00am – 11pm. There is also a requirement to work bank holidays and weekends as well as sleep-in duties.
REWARDS AND BENEFITSWe offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:
- Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
- Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
- Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).
- Hybrid working (home and office working).
- Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
- Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
- Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
- Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
- Discounted DCC gym membership.
- Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
- Trade Union membership.
- A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.
COULD THIS BE THE JOB FOR YOU?
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young people? Do you think you could role model the behaviours to drive positive change and build capacity? Could you champion their wellbeing and facilitate the achievement of personal aspirations and happiness?
If that’s you, make an application to us today.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.
Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26899/Equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-our-workforce
INTERVIEWS
Interviews are scheduled to be held at the beginning of December 2024. There will also be the opportunity to attend one of our open evening for those successfully shortlisted which will be held on the following dates : 26th November 2024 6pm – 8pm
28th November 2024 6pm – 8pm3rd December 2024 6pm – 8pm
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
Job Type: Full-timePay: £29,093.00-£32,115.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience of working or volunteering with young people?
- Do you have experience of working or volunteering in a challenging environment?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Application deadline: 20/11/2024
Reference ID: CYPS/24/479