Residential Child Care Officer (closing date: 30/04/24)

Directorate/department: Social Services
Apply online now for post SS.73335

Closing date: 11.59pm, 30 April 2024
Further information
As a local authority we are committed to helping these young people by empowering and supporting them to achieve their goals and enjoy a bright future.

Who do we want to recruit?

Are you hard working, relatable, resilient, motivated and enthusiastic, and most of all enjoy making young people laugh and have fun.

Do you have the ability to listen and understand children and young people and advocate on their behalf?

Do you have the personality and communication skills to contribute to a warm, caring and supportive environment?

Could you be responsible for the day-to-day care of the young people as well as ensuring their needs are assessed and their personal plans are developed and implemented?

Then this is the job for you.

About the role

We are looking to recruit a number of full-time officers on a fixed term basis until the 31 March 2026.

You will have to be patient with a positive attitude towards improving the lives of the young people. The role can be challenging but extremely rewarding.

If you are looking for a job where you can really make a difference - apply today.

You need to be resourceful with the ability to form relationships quickly whilst working as part of a team towards agreed aims and wellbeing outcomes.

You will be highly motivated, have good communication and IT skills and have a clear understanding of the needs of the young people and their families.

Successful candidates will work a 37 hour week over a 7 day period (12 hour shifts) including days, nights and weekends. An enhanced rate will be paid for working unsociable hours.

If you are successful additional recruitment checks will include a check for any criminal convictions and will check the barred list.

Written references will be required and as part of the services safe recruitment process, scrutiny of these references will be undertaken by management.

In return

You will ideally have a QCF Qualification Level 3 Health and Social Care, Children and Young People, but not essential.

We welcome applications from anyone who has other skills that they can bring to the role but are also prepared to work towards completing the qualification within a reasonable timescale. You will receive full support to do this.

You will receive essential training and ongoing opportunities to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the role and how to best support the young people in the service.

In addition to this we offer a competitive salary, great annual leave and many more employee benefits and discounts.

For an informal discussion, please contact Kate Pope, Registered Manager for Residential Children's Homes kate.pope@swansea.gov.uk

Safeguarding
Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors.
Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding

Job applications may be submitted in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.