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Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
About the job
Salary: £23,893 – £24,702 a year pro rata in addition you will be paid 1/3rd enhancement for night work and subject to qualifying you will be paid time & half for weekend working
Hours per week: 18.5
Contract type: Permanent
Are you passionate about working as part of a team to provide Short Breaks for children and young people with additional needs? If yes, we want to hear from you.
We have an exciting opportunity for a focused and motivated Short Breaks Worker to work nights, where you will work as part of a team providing Short Breaks for children and young people with additional needs and to work with these young people across all aspects of the service and within the community when required, which includes clubs, day care, parenting support and a residential component.
In this vital role, you’ll plan and take responsibility for the care and safeguarding of the young people and security and cleanliness of the Short Breaks Hub during the night, ensuring the provision of high quality, cost effective short break care
About you
We are looking for someone with demonstrable relevant experience in a residential care or similar setting.
You’ll have the ability to communicate sensitively, clearly and persuasively, gaining co-operation and trust, dealing with challenging behaviours, maintaining own emotions and composure, building caring positive relationships.
You’ll be able to implement agreed care plans and assist in the assessment of needs of the young people.
You’ll have the ability to perform practical care tasks and domestic tasks (including manual handling and administration of medication, after training).
This is an important role where you’ll have the ability to develop your existing knowledge and awareness of the key principles of the Childrens Act.
We do ask that you have Level 3 Caring for Children or equivalent and are able to work at night either between 9.45 pm till 7 am or 10.45 pm till 8.00 am including evening, weekends and some bank holidays as required.
Application process
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.
Benefits
- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
How to apply
We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!
Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: https://jobs.luton.gov.uk/how-to-apply/
