The Role

HAVE YOU A PASSION FOR WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

We are looking for people who are enthusiastic, have plenty of energy, are patient, understanding and enjoy a challenge!

Oakdene Respite and Chestnut Long-stay units provide residential care for children and young people aged 5-18 years who have moderate to severe learning difficulties.  Some of our young people exhibit challenging behaviours whilst others may have high medical needs. Our latest Ofsted was GOOD.

You will need to be supportive to others, adaptable and creative. Good observational and assessments skills plus dedication to providing a safe and stimulating environment for children are essential qualities required.

We currently have several vacancies across both units for Casual Residential Workers

The post holders will be expected to fulfil a range of responsibilities, subject to skills and experience these will include:

• taking Keyworker responsibility for children in residence;
• developing programmes and creates warm stimulating experiences for children in residence; For example, out of unit activities such as holidays.
• planning, preparing and facilitating group work with a range of users;
• preparing and carrying out agreed plans.

For all post you will need to have a recognised qualification and recent experience of working in a child care environment with the ability to work weekends.

We are also happy to accept applicants who are looking for weekend work or during school holidays.

In return we’ll offer you:

A rate of pay at £12.05 per hour weekdays and £13.09 for weekends/nights (plus accrued holiday pay) 

We'll offer you casual shifts which might involve working some daytime or evenings, both during the week and at weekends.  Any shifts offered would be by mutual agreement, so you can always fit in work around your other commitments. 

Richmond and Wandsworth are currently reviewing our pay, reward and benefits framework, in partnership with Trade Union colleagues. We are developing different options that make sure we have a fair and transparent system in place.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date:  Sunday 14th April 2019

Shortlisting Date: Monday 24th April 2019

Interview Date: w/c Monday 29th April 2019

For further information or to discuss any aspect of this post please contact Lynn Thomas, Team Manager, Oakdene Respite Care Unit, on 020 8672 0037 or by email at lynn.thomas@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk.

Useful Information:

Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change.

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Important Information:

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).

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