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Residential Child Care Worker

Employer
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
18 Tipton Road / St James's Road Dudley
Salary
£21,074 to £23,111 per annum
Closing date
4 Jul 2019
Reference
Dudley000004258

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Sector
Health & Social Care / Work
Job Type
Social care
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Working Pattern
Shift work
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

We are seeking to appoint a Residential Childcare Worker for the following homes:

St James's Road is a medium to long term residential home for up to 4 children/young people, either gender aged 12 to 17 years old.

We have a dedicated staff team who have a wide range of different skills.

We are looking for someone who has innovation, flare and are passionate about caring and supporting young people in residential care.  To have the ability to develop relationships with the children/young people we work with and have a 'can do' attitude and are aware of young people's different needs and the needs around them.  You need to have a genuine interest in the wellbeing of the young people and believe in each of their potentials and strengths.

If you are child centred with a consistent approach and feel you could contribute to the safeguarding of children and young people in Residential care then we would like to hear from you.

We are looking to appoint one Residential Child Care Worker who will under the supervision of a senior member of staff, contribute to all aspects of the physical and emotional care of the child(ren) so as to promote their welfare whilst working in partnership with their family and other professionals.

In the absence of a more senior member of staff to be responsible for the Unit.

All employees have a duty to carry out their work with due regard for the health and safety of themselves, other employees and the public.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.

NB:  We reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised date if a large number of applications have been received.

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply

Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk

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If the WM Jobs help page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk

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About Dudley Council

It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve.

At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities.

We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk

We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities.  We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.

In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark

• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services

• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people

• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums

• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents

• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents

We want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough’s potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/plan-policies-and-strategies/council-plan, Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough www.allaboutdudley.info

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01384 811300
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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Mary Stevens Park
Stourbridge
West Midlands
DY8 2AA
United Kingdom

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