Residential Social Care Officer - Day

Children's Services are recruiting a Residential Social Care Officer to a children's home within Hartlepool. The aim of our home is to provide high quality care for children aged 5 - 18 years who require a safe and caring environment to live in. The children and young people we support have various disabilities including learning disabilities, acquired brain injury, autism, ADHD and behaviours that challenge.

We are seeking to recruit dedicated, driven and committed staff to support us to continue to provide and drive this outstanding service.

As a Residential Social Care Officer, you will possess a passion for working with children and support them to develop skills enabling them to build a positive future. You will support children to access and participate in activities, trips and hobbies.

In addition, you will be expected to display a strong team spirit, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to work across internal departments and with external agencies. You will need to have appropriate experience and a professional approach to carry out all aspects of personal and direct care in supporting children with various disabilities and behaviours that challenge.

Applicants must have NVQ / QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare or equivalent, or a willingness to complete this qualification when in post.
Experience of working with children and young people
Previous experience of working in a supportive capacity to give practical assistance to children and their families
Previous experience of working in a supportive environment with children or adults
A positive attitude and ability to understand trauma informed practice
A willingness to work unsocial hours which will include early mornings, evenings, sleep overs, weekends and bank holidays.

Hartlepool Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring check.

Residential Social Care Officers
2 x 33 post - days, permanent
Salary £26,824.00 - £33,699.00 per annum (pro rata plus 7.5 % shift allowance and sleep allowance)

Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and need dedicated, driven and committed staff to help us achieve that. In return, we can offer a range of benefits including 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a Local Government Pension Scheme and a range of family friendly policies.