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Job details Job reference VAC004631 Date posted 20/09/2023 Application closing date 09/10/2023 Location Bristol Salary BG8: \xc2\xa324,948 - \xc2\xa326,845 Package \xc2\xa33,450 WAP payment (Annual) \xc2\xa32,000 approximately for sleep in duties.(Annual) Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Social Care Attachments

Residential Child Care Workers (Support Workers) x4 Job description

Full Time, Permanent.

A unique opportunity has arisen to join Bristol City Council\xe2\x80\x99s Children Residential Service.

We are currently re-profiling our existing homes and moving to a model of smaller children\xe2\x80\x99s homes for 2 to 3 children; to allow us to provide a therapeutic care experience for our children, and to facilitate a better matching of placements. We currently have 4 full time (37 hours) positions available.

The service is offered to children up to and including the age of 18 with complex needs. This may include SEMH needs, learning difficulties, and challenging behaviour. We want to hear from you if you share our passion for working with children who have not had the easiest start in life. Our aspirations for our children are high in all aspects of their lives, and we aim to provide a homely environment where children feel safe, loved, and nurtured. We use a trauma informed approach in our work, to enable us to better understand the needs of our children, and to provide individual care packages.

We are looking for new team members who share our Bristol Values of Respect, Collaboration, Curiosity, Ownership and Dedication. We strive for a carer stance using principles from PACE. New team members should be positive, reflective, resilient and non-punitive.

We have a strong focus on the development of the team in our children\xe2\x80\x99s homes and offer a supportive environment for new members of staff. This includes an expanding training package and induction programme, regular 1:1 supervision and a Level 4 Apprenticeship for unqualified staff.

You will have the flexibility to work a varied shift pattern including sleep-in duties, weekend working, and working on Bank Holidays. You will be based in a particular children\'s home in the City and may be required at times to work across other homes, to meet service needs.

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\xe2\x80\x99ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, a generous annual leave allowance and discounts at various retailers. In addition to the basic pay allowances you will be paid for shift work (\xc2\xa33450 per annum), sleep-in duties (approximately \xc2\xa32000 per annum), as well as additional payment when working on Bank Holidays. You will also have access to a generous local authority pension scheme and various benefits while working for Bristol City Council, for example cycle to work scheme and discounts at a number of retailers. You will be working in a supportive environment where you\xe2\x80\x99ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you\xe2\x80\x99ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

It is Bristol City Council\xe2\x80\x99s practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

If you require further information please contact one of the managers: Antonio Moreno 07554339281

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

Job title Residential Child Care Workers (Support Workers) x4 Job reference VAC004631 Date posted 20/09/2023 Application closing date 09/10/2023 Location Bristol Salary BG8: \xc2\xa324,948 - \xc2\xa326,845 Package \xc2\xa33,450 WAP payment (Annual) \xc2\xa32,000 approximately for sleep in duties.(Annual) Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Social Care Attachments Job description

Full Time, Permanent.

A unique opportunity has arisen to join Bristol City Council\xe2\x80\x99s Children Residential Service.

We are currently re-profiling our existing homes and moving to a model of smaller children\xe2\x80\x99s homes for 2 to 3 children; to allow us to provide a therapeutic care experience for our children, and to facilitate a better matching of placements. We currently have 4 full time (37 hours) positions available.

The service is offered to children up to and including the age of 18 with complex needs. This may include SEMH needs, learning difficulties, and challenging behaviour. We want to hear from you if you share our passion for working with children who have not had the easiest start in life. Our aspirations for our children are high in all aspects of their lives, and we aim to provide a homely environment where children feel safe, loved, and nurtured. We use a trauma informed approach in our work, to enable us to better understand the needs of our children, and to provide individual care packages.

We are looking for new team members who share our Bristol Values of Respect, Collaboration, Curiosity, Ownership and Dedication. We strive for a carer stance using principles from PACE. New team members should be positive, reflective, resilient and non-punitive.

We have a strong focus on the development of the team in our children\xe2\x80\x99s homes and offer a supportive environment for new members of staff. This includes an expanding training package and induction programme, regular 1:1 supervision and a Level 4 Apprenticeship for unqualified staff.

You will have the flexibility to work a varied shift pattern including sleep-in duties, weekend working, and working on Bank Holidays. You will be based in a particular children\'s home in the City and may be required at times to work across other homes, to meet service needs.

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\xe2\x80\x99ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, a generous annual leave allowance and discounts at various retailers. In addition to the basic pay allowances you will be paid for shift work (\xc2\xa33450 per annum), sleep-in duties (approximately \xc2\xa32000 per annum), as well as additional payment when working on Bank Holidays. You will also have access to a generous local authority pension scheme and various benefits while working for Bristol City Council, for example cycle to work scheme and discounts at a number of retailers. You will be working in a supportive environment where you\xe2\x80\x99ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you\xe2\x80\x99ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

It is Bristol City Council\xe2\x80\x99s practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

If you require further information please contact one of the managers: Antonio Moreno 07554339281

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

Bristol City Council