Are you aspirational, empathetic, motivated and passionate about children and young people, do you want to make a difference to their lives and their families, then read on.
Foxgloves is a friendly short breaks service delivering care and support, where we build and thrive on positive relationships and the outcomes for young people.
We believe in an inclusive culture that enables young people to achieve their full potential, where celebrating the progress from their starting point and ensuring that children's needs and rights are at the forefront. Just see our Ofsted to see how we perform.
We have opportunities open for residential workers, which includes part time, nights or relief posts on a shift rota basis.
You would ideally have sound knowledge of Autism and Disabilities, previous experience within residential care, SEND, Education, early years or help.
Within the role you will be required to keywork children and support families. Administration and IT skills, ability to manage files and compiling reports. In addition, supporting the home in meeting its regulative requirements.
We are looking for people to develop and sustain positive relationships with young people and play an active role in service delivery.
You will need to provide care to young people between 7 to 18 years with a diagnosis of Learning disability and Autism with associated learning needs.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.
Please Note
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
- a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
- a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only)
unless the appointment is business critical
For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.
https://www.bedford.gov.uk/your-council/about-council/armed-forces
Bedford Borough Council is a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
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