Residential Care Worker

Main Purpose Of The Job

To be part of a skilled team to ensure the best outcomes for disabled children and young people. You will encourage the children to have fun, to learn, grow and develop in a safe way. Key duties and responsibilities are outlined in the role profile.

There is a range of part time and full time hours available. The role is based in Par and Redruth.

Ideally you are enthusiastic about making positive changes in the lives of disabled children. You should be child centred, able to use your own initiative and work as part of a team.

You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and partnership working when working with parents and other professionals.

You should have or be willing to work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care (which the Council will fund).

The salary range is a career grade, from £26,597 – £39,159 depending upon qualifications and experience. A generous relocation package will be available for eligible candidates.

For successful applicants who are new to Cornwall Council, a recruitment and retention bonus will be paid; £1,000 when the job starts, with an additional £1,000 paid after successfully completing the first year.

• a competitive salary
• a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings, with the option for extra voluntary contributions
• a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave
• A national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme
• Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services

This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. The position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.

Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults  is a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.

Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.