Senior Resource Centre Worker
Grade: I
Salary: From £32,076 up to £35.745 pro rata
Vacancy Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Cherry Tree Lodge, Scarborough
Closing Date: 11th March 2024
Join us as we empower and support children and young people with complex disabilities and health care needs and inspire them to reach their full potential.
About the role
We work closely with families and other professionals to ensure that we have sound knowledge of the children we are caring for and are able to meet their diverse range of needs, interests and backgrounds. We focus on the strengths and positive attributes of the children to encourage the growth of self-esteem and empowerment and support them to develop to their full potential. Join us as we strive to provide high quality services to support children and young people with disabilities and their families.
We are looking for the right individual who has high aspirations for themselves, those they work with and for children and young people to join our award winning team as Senior Resource Centre Worker.
This exciting post involves day to day leadership and support of a dedicated team of Resource Centre Workers whilst on shift (including weekends and bank holidays). In addition, the role includes contributing to all aspects of the physical and emotional care of children and young people, whilst working in partnership with their family and other professionals. The ideal applicant will hold a diploma level 3 for Residential Childcare or be working towards it and will have experience of working in a residential childcare setting. You will have a good level of knowledge surrounding safeguarding policies, Ofsted requirements and behaviour management strategies.
About you
This exciting post involves day to day leadership and support of a dedicated team of Resource Centre Workers whilst on shift (including weekends and bank holidays). In addition, the role includes contributing to all aspects of the physical and emotional care of children and young people, whilst working in partnership with their family and other professionals.
The ideal applicant will hold a diploma level 3 for Residential Childcare or be working towards it and will have experience of working in a residential childcare setting. You will have a good level of knowledge surrounding safeguarding policies, Ofsted requirements and behaviour management strategies.
This is a great opportunity for an inspiring, passionate and innovative individual to truly make a difference.
If you would like to discuss the opportunity further please contact Steve Olden on email Steve.Olden@northyorks.gov.uk
Key dates:
Closing Date: 11th March 2024
Interview Date: 22nd March 2024
Key Documents:
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
NYC 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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