Residential Worker (Casual)

Residential Worker (Casual)

Wakefield Metropolitan District Council

• Wakefield


• £16.10 per hour


• Permanent


• Full-time

8 hours ago

We are seeking to appoint suitably skilled and motivated people to work with children and young people in a Wakefield MDC Children's Home on a casual/relief basis. York Villas in Normanton provides full time care for children with disabilities.

You will hold a NVQ 3 or equivalent in Caring for Children and Young People, or be willing to work to achieve this qualification following appointment. Satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check will be required. Effective supervision, induction and training are provided to all staff.

The work involves shift patterns, including weekends, nights and Bank Holidays. You should be committed to improving the life chances of the children and young people we look after.

For further information, please contact Nickie Haigh, Julie Hutchfield or Bev Pitman on .

This vacancy is open ended. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. It is advisable to apply early to avoid disappointment as applications will be assessed on a regular basis.

Join us and make a real impact in the community. Apply today to become a valued member of our team!

Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

Probation

In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.

Fluency Duty

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.

Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

Why Wakefield

To find out more about the benefits of working at Wakefield Council, please visit our website for more information.

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We are seeking to appoint suitably skilled and motivated people to work with children and young people in a Wakefield MDC Children's Home on a casual/ relief basis. York Villas in Normanton provides full time care for children with disabilities.
You will hold a NVQ 3 or equivalent in Caring for Children and Young People, or be willing to work to achieve this qualification following appointment. Satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check will be required. Effective supervision, induction and training are provided to all staff.
The work involves shift patterns, including weekends, nights and Bank Holidays. You should be committed to improving the life chances of the children and young people we look after.

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.
DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
Probation
In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.
Fluency Duty
To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.
Diversity
Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.
Why Wakefield
To find out more about the benefits of working at Wakefield Council, click .