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Crosslands, part of Cardiff Council Substitute Family Care, is a Children’s Home located in the Ely area of Cardiff delivering high quality care to 6 young people between the ages of 11-17 inclusive.
Ty Storrie, part of Cardiff Council Substitute Family Care, is a short stay Children’s Home, located in the Ely area of Cardiff. Ty Storrie’s team offers support to families by providing an individual package of support and care to children and young people aged between 8 -17 with disabilities and complex needs.
About the job
The Domestic Assistant is an essential part of the team and as such works with other staff to maintain a clean and hygienic environment for all young people and staff.
We now have an exciting opportunity for two Domestic Assistants to join our experienced and dedicated Residential Childrens Home teams:
Ty Storrie:
- 20 Hour Domestic Assistant permanent post including weekend working (Enhanced payment). You will be required to work every other weekend.
- Shift pattern: related to the DOMESTIC Assistant post - 4 hours per day over 5 days, from 10am till 2pm
- Location & Type: Tŷ Storrie is located in the Ely area of Cardiff and is a Childrens Home for children and young people aged between 8 -17 with disabilities and complex needs.
Crosslands:
- 25 Hour Domestic Assistant permanent post including weekend working (Enhanced payment).
- Shift pattern: related to the DOMESTIC Assistant post – 5 hours per day over 5 days, from 9am till 2pm.
- Location & Type: Crosslands is located in the Ely area of Cardiff delivering high quality care to 6 young people between the ages of 11-17 inclusive.
WHAT WE ARE ABLE TO OFFER YOU
- A position within an established Children’s Home working for Cardiff Council.
- In addition to the annual salary, enhancements are paid for weekend working.
- Generous annual leave entitlements and pension plans.
- Training support and development opportunities
- Formal supervision is provided.
What We Are Looking For From You
To maintain the high standard of cleanliness throughout the home using the approved cleaning methods.
The ideal candidate will enjoy working as part of a team and be physically fit.
Seeking a candidate with the right skills and the right motivation and personal qualities to be part of our team and be able to work alongside young people.
Please refer to job description and person specification when applying for the above posts.
If you would like an informal conversation in advance with our team manager, please contact Siobhan Teague Manager at s.teague@cardiff.gov.uk or telephone on (029) 2059 1392.
Additional information
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, will take action to safeguard their well-being and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
This post is part time and will work 25 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. The salary shown however relates to 30 hours per week and will therefore be pro-rata'd accordingly.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post.
If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process please contact Laura.white3@cardiff.gov.uk for a discussion.
Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website:
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- Application Guidance
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Job Reference: PEO03401
