Senior Children's Residential and Short Breaks Worker

North Yorkshire Council

Senior Children's Residential and Short Breaks Worker

£35745

North Yorkshire Council, Harrogate

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 13 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 08aac5dfd05c4c1594258ab618724756

Full Job Description

We work closely with families and other professionals to ensure that we have sound knowledge of the children we are caring for and are able to meet their diverse range of needs, interests and backgrounds. We focus on the strengths and positive attributes of the children to encourage the growth of self-esteem and empowerment and support them to develop to their full potential. Join us as we strive to provide high quality services to support children and young people with disabilities and their families.

This exciting post involves day to day leadership and support of a dedicated team of Resource Centre Workers whilst on shift (including weekends and bank holidays). In addition, the role includes contributing to all aspects of the physical and emotional care of children and young people, whilst working in partnership with their family and other professionals. The ideal applicant will hold a diploma level 3 for Residential Childcare or be working towards it and will have experience of working in a residential childcare setting. You will have a good level of knowledge surrounding safeguarding policies, Ofsted requirements and behaviour management strategies.

About you

This exciting post involves day to day leadership and support of a dedicated team of Resource Centre Workers whilst on shift (including weekends and bank holidays). In addition, the role includes contributing to all aspects of the physical and emotional care of children and young people, whilst working in partnership with their family and other professionals.

The ideal applicant will hold a diploma level 3 for Residential Childcare or be working towards it and will have experience of working in a residential childcare setting. You will have a good level of knowledge surrounding safeguarding policies, Ofsted requirements and behaviour management strategies.

This is a great opportunity for an inspiring, passionate and innovative individual to truly make a difference.

Pulled from the full job description

  • Company pension

  • Employee discount

  • Health & wellbeing programme

  • On-site parking

  • Store discount, Job Types: Full-time, Permanent


  • Pay: Up to £35,745.00 per hour,
  • Company pension

  • Employee discount

  • Health & wellbeing programme

  • On-site parking

  • Store discount


  • Schedule:
  • Day shift

  • Night shift