The posts available are to cover 63 hours of permanent vacancies. Full time is 37 hours per week, part time vacancies are available and can be discussed at interview. This is within our new service for disabled children.
The role will be to support the care and development of 2-3 looked after disabled children/young people in a homely environment alongside a staff team to cover all hours.
Under the general supervision of the Senior Residential Child Care Workers and within the framework of current legislation, you will share overall responsibility for the efficient running of the Residential home, ensuring high quality residential services for disabled children within the overall policy of the Department.
Bristol is expanding its services to meet the needs of its residents, providing a home to children in need of the support and care.
The current plan is for the role to remain located in the current setting for the next 12-24 months. Following this it is anticipated that the role will move into its new purposely designed location (to be confirmed).
You must be willing and available to participate in a rota pattern which includes regularly working shifts, sleeping-in duties and unsociable hours, i.e. bank holidays and weekends and according to service requirements. This includes evenings, bank holidays and weekends.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation.
Join us and you’ll receive a generous rewards package including a membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply online button below.
To be successful in being shortlisted for interview, please submit an application which fully demonstrates how you meet each of the essential criteria as laid out in the Person Specification, this should be demonstrated in the ‘Further Information’ section of your application. Your application should fully evidence your education and training, along with your previous employment history. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, therefore please demonstrate how you can meet desirable criteria if you can.
Please note that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For any further information please to not hesitate to contact Valerie Mower (Registered Manager) Valerie.mower@bristol.gov.uk
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