Children's Home - Night Care Worker

We are looking to recruit to a new home due to open this year. The focus of the home will be to work in conjunction with health partners to provide a therapeutic based model of care for those children and young people who have experienced trauma and may have attachment issues. 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 role 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. 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." We will provide you with a structured training program and support where needed to gain your required Level 3 Diploma in in Residential Childcare. If you have the desire to develop your career further, we can consider supporting you through your Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Child Care.

• 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 driving licence that's valid to drive in the UK
  
  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?, This is role is 36 hours per week and the actual salary for the role is £27,850 - £29,247 (£28,624 - £30,060 FTE), 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 of up to £29,247 (salary grade on appointment will be determined by qualifications and experience)
• Enhancements for the role and sleepover payments where appropriate. There may also be further opportunities to pick up additional hours as and when required.
• 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, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.