East Sussex County Council
Residential Childcare Practitioner - Seaside Short Breaks
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Do you want to make a difference to the most vulnerable children in care, helping them to flourish and achieve their potential? If so, apply now.
We have children’s disability homes in Eastbourne & Bexhill, where vulnerable children live and receive support from a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who are responsible for their welfare.
About the Role
As a Residential Childcare Practitioner, you will work with the children who often have complex needs as well as their families. You will support the children’s development and wellbeing. You can also take a lead on specialist areas and projects such as healthy eating to support improvements across the service. This role gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable children in East Sussex.
Please note that unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
We Are Looking For
- Have experience with working with children and young people
- An interest in child development
- Can treat residents of the home with dignity and respect
Please download the job description and person specification for more information.
About the Role
We are currently recruiting to our homes based in Bexhill and Eastbourne where we have opportunities for staff who can work full time or part time. These roles involve providing personal care, moving and handling of children and young people, all who have complex health needs and disabilities.
- Our full time roles are for 37 hours over a 5 day a week. Shift times are 7-2.30pm and 2-9.30pm which means that each shift is for 7.5 hrs. Our shift patterns are given on a 4-week rolling rota pattern.
We want to make the application process as easy as possible, so please click the apply now button to provide a CV and a supporting statement that highlights how you meet the key requirements below, as this is what we will be shortlisting on:
- Have an interest in child development and willingness to learn
- Experience of working with children and young people
- Ability to work as part of an integrated childcare team
- Treat residents of the homes with dignity and respect and maintain confidentiality at all times
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Please download the job description and person specification here for more information.
As well as the above it is vital that you have communication skills and are able to demonstrate the resilience which is needed as part of this testing but highly rewarding career.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.
Interviews will take place in person in Bexhill within 2 weeks of the closing date. If you are unavailable on the date offered let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
We understand that the great care we provide is down to the great staff we have. We provide a comprehensive induction process to teach you all the skills and knowledge you need. We also provide an apprenticeship in the level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, with off the job training time and all course fees paid for by the Council. If you want to develop a career working with children there are also a range of development opportunities, including further apprenticeship opportunities to support your career aspirations.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Amy Martin to arrange a call - Amy Martin - Amy.Martin@eastsussex.gov.uk
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage those from groups that are underrepresented in our current workforce:
Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those who are disabled, men and those who identify as LGBTQ+. We are working towards recruiting a workforce that reflects our community because we recognise the unique skills, experience and perspective that each individual brings.
"I really like the hands-on approach of support work and knowing that I’m making a difference" - Kayleigh, Team Leader
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Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to here. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to here.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
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