Relief Resource Centre Worker - Nidderdale, Harrogate

Resource Centre Worker

Grade: G

Salary: From £26,873 up to £29,269 per annum pro rata 

Vacancy Hours:  Relief 

Contract Type:   Relief 

 Weekend Working:   Yes 

 Location: Morton on Swale, Northallerton 

Closing Date: 24th July 2024

 

The future is bright at Morton On Swale Children’s Resource Centre, 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

 

-        Morton on Swale Children’s Resource Centre provides support to children and young people with disabilities. We offer short breaks and day care and support young people to access local facilities, and have adventures.

-        Many young people we support have autism with varying levels of challenging behaviours, some have complex health needs requiring additional support with moving and transferring, epilepsy management, administrating of medication and gastro and feed care for which you would receive training.

-        The role requires staff to work shifts including early mornings, evenings, sleep ins and waking nights as appropriate to the post they apply for but there are additional shifts which are available to staff to pick up on a monthly basis.

-        You will be required to carry out duties such as personal care, housekeeping tasks, key working and medication amongst other duties. You would also be required to work 26 weekends of the year

 

About you

 

We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and highly skilled child focussed professionals with a positive approach and an understanding of safeguarding practice in a registered childcare setting. You should be an effective communicator who can adapt the way you communicate to engage young people who may not use words to speak.

 

You should have willingness to complete an apprenticeship as part of your role to a level 4 standard.

In return for your commitment to us, you will work within a supportive and child focussed team, receive regular training, supervision, appraisal and have lots of fun.

 

We look forward to exploring your interest and receiving your application.

 

For an informal discussion please contact Gemma Sheader Short Breaks Manager on 01609798305 gemma.sheader@northyorks.gov.uk or Zoe Allen Registered Manager on zoe.allen@northyorks.gov.uk or 01609 533395. 

 

Key Dates:

 

Closing Date: 24th July 2024

Interview Date: 1st/ 2nd August 2024

 

  

Key documents:

 

Job Description

 

Total Rewards

 

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.

 

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes.

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

Relief Resource Centre Worker - Nidderdale, Harrogate
Location: Harrogate Area
Salary: £26,873 - up to £29,269 per annum pro rata