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Join Our Dedicated Team - Lead the Way in Enriching Children's Lives!
Are you a care professional with a passion for guiding and supporting children with learning difficulties and complex healthcare needs? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to step into a leadership role as a Senior Residential Care Worker at our wonderful Children’s Home.
About Us:
At our Children's Home, we provide unparalleled care to disabled children with severe learning disabilities and/or complex physical health needs, potentially presenting negative behaviour which challenges. We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment where every child feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.
As a Senior Residential Care Worker, you will play a pivotal role in leading a team of Residential Child Care Workers (RCCWs) alongside the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager. Together, we work to ensure each child receives the individualised care and attention they deserve.
Your Role:
- Lead by example, providing guidance and support to RCCWs in delivering exceptional care to the children.
- Collaborate closely with the management team to develop and implement innovative strategies to enhance the children's overall well-being.
- Facilitate training sessions and mentorship programs to empower team members and foster professional growth.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the children’s home, ensuring all activities and routines are conducted with the utmost care and professionalism.
- Provide management support on alternate weekends.
Why Join Us?
- Positive Impact: Lead a team that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children every day.
- Continuous Development: Access comprehensive training opportunities to expand your skill set and advance your career.
- Dynamic Environment: Work in a dynamic and fully equipped home that offers a diverse range of activities and resources for the children.
- Supportive Team: Join a collaborative and supportive team environment where your leadership skills will be valued and appreciated.
Working With Us:
- Operate on a 24-hour shift pattern with rotas available six weeks in advance.
- Be part of a team that works a range of shifts, including days, weekends, evenings, sleep-ins, celebrations, and bank holidays.
Visit our recruitment site here to learn more and apply. Together, let's create a safe, fun, and enriching environment for children with learning difficulties and complex health care needs. Your dedication will contribute significantly to their well-rounded care and support.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Join us in making a positive impact on their journey to a brighter future!
How do I apply?
If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
It is Bristol City Council’s practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview.
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Emma Hood emma.hood@bristol.gov.uk
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
