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70 Social care / Social services / Housing jobs in Peacehaven, East Sussex

Residential Childcare Wor...

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West Sussex County Council, Cuckfield, West Sussex

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Nights Senior Care Assist...

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Caring Homes Group Ltd, Worthing

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Senior Care Assistant - T...

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Caring Homes Group Ltd, Worthing

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Teaching Assistant

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Outcomes First Group, Burgess Hill, West Sussex

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CQC Registered Manager

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Seco Support Limited, Grove Hill, East Sussex

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Posted 1 day ago, 13 Jul

General Manager

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Avery Healthcare Group, Upperton, Eastbourne

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Activities Assistant - Ba...

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Barchester Limited, Lewes

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Senior Care Assistant - C...

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Barchester Limited, Westham, East Sussex

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Community Health Care Sup...

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Sussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust, Haywards Heath, West Sussex

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Posted 2 days ago, 12 Jul

Activities Assistant - Ba...

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Barchester Limited, South Chailey, East Sussex

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Health Care Support Worke...

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Sussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust, Hove, The City of Brighton and Hove

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Posted 2 days ago, 12 Jul

Carer

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Alina Homecare, Kemp Town, The City of Brighton and Hove

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Posted 3 days ago, 11 Jul

Mental Health Social Work...

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Sussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust, Uckfield, East Sussex

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Posted 4 days ago, 10 Jul

Night Support Worker

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Easy Applynew, North Chailey, East Sussex

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Tea/Bed carer Worthing & ...

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Care In My Home, Worthing

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Residential Childcare Wor...

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West Sussex County Council, Worthing

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Posted 4 days ago, 10 Jul

Older Adults Urgent Care ...

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Sussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust, Haywards Heath, West Sussex

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Urgent Care Practitioner ...

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Sussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust, Hove, The City of Brighton and Hove

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Carer STR Worker - Specia...

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Sussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust, Kemp Town, The City of Brighton and Hove

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Posted 4 days ago, 10 Jul

Learning and Development ...

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Southdown Housing, Lewes

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Residential Childcare Worker - Orchard House

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West Sussex County Council, Cuckfield, West Sussex

  • Onsite working
  • Full time
  • Permanent

Posted today, 14 Jul

Job ref: 53b5433fed7b4040b8142af0eec080f1

Full Job Description

Location: Cuckfield, Haywards HeathChildren's Residential Recruitment and Retention Payment scheme - £1500 during your first 18 monthsTo support recruitment into this vital area West Sussex County Council offer £1,500 during the employee's first 18 months where they are recruited to a new permanent role which is identified as hard to recruit and remain in the County Council's employment during this time.The scheme consists of two payments: £500 after successful completion of 6 months employment (including successful completion of probation where relevant) and £1,000 after 18 monthsTo succeed at this role, you will help to provide a nurturing, positive and safe environment for our children and young people, ensuring that we meet our statutory obligations to the highest standards possible. With direct responsibility for designated children or young people, you will ensure that each person is given the appropriate care and support to achieve their full potential.For more information, please visit our dedicated ResidentialShifts and rotas - for day work, you will be required to work on a shift rota between 07:00 - 22:00, which will include every other weekend and sleep in duties when needed. This will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenienceExperience and SkillsEssential

  • Good standard of literacy e.g. ability to write reports around individuals and significant incidents and to be able to write application for level 3 diploma if required. Could be gained through formal education or vocational experience.
  • Grade D or above (3+) in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English (Grade C or above (4-9) preferred)
  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent. If you do not have this, the service will support you to complete this qualification; you must achieve this within two years of appointment as it is a statutory requirement of this post
  • Desirable
  • Awareness of the development needs of children in residential care.
  • Knowledge of Children's home regulations 2015 (England)
  • Knowledge of how to support children who have experienced trauma, harm or abuse
  • Previous childcare experience, preferably in a residential setting
  • Experience of working with children with disabilities, complex high-risk adolescents or related experience e.g. adults with disabilities

    Orchard House is an 'Outstanding' OFSTED rated children's residential home providing a range of services that make a difference to the lives of children who have severe and complex learning disabilities, and their families.Recent investment has created a modern home with a wide range of resources for children, which enables us to be a creative team who work hard to give children opportunities to develop to their full potential whilst ensuring they feel safe and have a lot of fun.Our support is tailored to meet individual needs and ranges from clubs and day care to short breaks and full-time care.We are a cohesive team who can discuss ideas and challenge issues to inform decision making and we believe in looking after each other so that we are able to offer our best to the children.Work here is not always easy, but it is rewarding and every day is different.What do people say about us:"a fantastic home, where everyone went way beyond what we were expecting and always with a smile.

    Orchard House and its staff will stay in our hearts forever.""a thoughtful, enthusiastic and reflective team who were really energising to work with."For more information, please visit our dedicated Residential website, .The OpportunitySalary: £27,711 - £29,093 per annum including weekend working allowance (pro-rata for part time, salary £26,409 - £27,711 plus weekend working allowance of £1,302 - £1,382).
  • Working Pattern: Part time and full time (37 hours full time) + rota for evening and weekend work, If you do not hold a Maths and English GCSE at grade D/3 or equivalent, you will need to apply for Maths and English Functional Skills before being considered for this role. You can find out more about gaining a Maths and English Functional Skills on the Government website .Please be advised you are required to bring certificates for your Maths and English (C and above) and any Childcare qualifications you hold.Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our page.Further InformationThe reference number

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