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Employer:stockton on tees borough council
Position:Night Care Worker
Salary:£29,540 – £33,699 per year
Job Types:part time, permanent
Work location:Stockton-on-Tees
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
Further Information
● Are you kind, caring and compassionate?
● Are you interested in an enhanced training package and career progression opportunities?
● Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young people in Stockton-on-Tees?
Things are happening and changing at pace here in Children’s Services Residential Sector in Stockton-on-Tees. There’s lots going on and we have come a long way. We’re seeking to recruit a Residential Night Care Worker who is ambitious for children in our care, who is hardworking and innovative.
If this sounds like you, then we’d love to welcome you to our friendly, supportive team.
As a Night Care Worker, you will be able to effectively engage with young people and their families to ensure care needs are met at night. The care at night that will be delivered to children and families could include support in the family home, the residential home or other community venues.
This is a rewarding job, where you will be a positive role model for our children and young people, so if you are caring and compassionate, enthusiastic and approachable we’d love you to join our team at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
There may be further opportunities to pick up additional hours as and when required.
We will provide you with a structured training program and support where needed to gain your required Level 3 Diploma in in Residential Childcare.
All you need to be a success is:
● A recognised Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or a willingness to work towards within 18 months of appointment
● A positive attitude and experience of working with children and young people
● Ability to work over a 7-day shift rota system including weekends
● Enhanced DBS clearance (overseas police clearance for candidates that have lived or worked outside the UK will also be required)
● A full valid UK Driving Licence.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
What our young people say!
“The service and the care home manager have been so supportive and have helped me build my confidence and turn my life around, and I’m now hoping to go to university.
Living in the home has been living as part of a family for me, and the neighbours treat us like just another family on the street.”
What Ofsted Said about our homes!
“It’s clear the children in this home are loved”
“Children love living here and do not want to leave!”
What other professionals say!
“The homes are ‘brilliant’, the staff are ‘child-centred’. It is clear how much the children are cared for, and the staff are extremely proud of the children’s achievements.”
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
● A competitive salary. The salary grade on appointment will be determined by qualifications and experience.
● 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
● Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
● Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, access to online GP appointments, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website:
If you would like an informal discussion please email Angela Barr at, Homes Manager, Angela.Barr@stockton.gov.uk or Nikki Middlemas at, Residential Mentoring and Performance Manager, Nicola.Middlemas@stockton.gov.uk
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Applicants are therefore required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those which would normally be considered spent, subject to the filtering rules applicable under current legislation.
Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified. Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Visa Sponsorship: The Council offers visa sponsorship only for a small number of specific roles where it is considered appropriate and necessary to meet service needs. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is not relevant or applicable to most roles.
Council Principles: The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent. Sponsorship will only be offered where there is clear, evidenced justification, such as significant recruitment difficulty or the need for specialist skills that cannot be met from the local labour market.
Limitations: Where an individual (prospective or existing employee) cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, and where visa sponsorship is not appropriate, justified or approved, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
Work Location:in person
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APPLICATION PROCESS
If you’re interested in this role, check out more information on the OFFICIAL WEBSITE HERE and apply now!!