AddressOpportunities now available at West Lodge!
Pembrokeshire County Council - Children’s Residential Home
Estimated salary including sleep in shifts and uplift for working unsocial hours:
Grade 6 = £36,494 - £39,731
If you’re passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children, we want to hear from you!
Why choose West Lodge and Pembrokeshire County Council?
Every day, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children. Your role will directly contribute to their growth, development, and well-being.
Our team of compassionate professionals are committed to providing the highest quality care and believe in working together, sharing ideas, and supporting each other to create a positive and inclusive community.
We value your professional development and offer ongoing training and learning opportunities, providing comprehensive training programs to ensure that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your role. From trauma-informed care to behaviour management techniques, we equip our team members with the tools they need to make a positive impact.
We also believe in promoting from within, and providing opportunities for career advancement. As you gain experience and demonstrate your dedication, you'll have the chance to take on leadership roles and expand your responsibilities.
Recognising and rewarding the hard work of our team members is at the heart of our approach. You'll receive a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for growth and advancement as we continue to expand our in-house children’s residential provision. Understanding the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible schedules and supportive policies that prioritise your well-being and personal commitments.
A range of positions within our Children's Residential Home are available, including Therapeutic Support Workers & Senior Support Workers, with the opportunities of advancement as we grow our service so you can find a role that aligns with your skills, interests, and career goals. We also have a Deputy Manager post available, which provides the successful applicant with the opportunity to assist the registered manager in delivering a caring, high quality service.
Our organisation is led by experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing guidance and support to our team members. You'll have access to mentorship and supervision to ensure you feel confident and empowered in your role.
Join our team and be a part of something truly special. Together, we can create a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential.
For more information, please email the registered Manager Sharon Mathias on: Sharon.mathias@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
To apply, please visit our website at Job Search (pembrokeshire.gov.uk)
Or request a manual application from recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
We look forward to hearing from you!
Safeguarding
Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.
This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.
Employment Checks
This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.
Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.
Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.
Support & Additional Info
- Please contact the Recruitment Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online or require support by emailing recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk.
- Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2022. The 2023 pay award is pending.
- Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Welsh language skills are not essential. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.
