Residential Childcare Worker Level 1

Job Overview:

We are seeking dedicated Residential Childcare Workers level 1 - to join our team, offering comprehensive residential services to children and young people. Your role will be to ensure their physical, social, and emotional needs are met, and nurturing their holistic development whilst promoting resilience. This position is part of a career pathway into children's residential care.

Residential Childcare Worker Level 1 Worker:

You may not have a lot of experience but you're passionate about making difference, open to new learning and want to build a career. As a Level 1 Worker you will attend college and have the opportunity to work across our residential settings. You will work alongside our experienced staff who will mentor and coach you. On completing your qualification you will be automatically progressed to Level 2 Worker and work within one of our residential settings.

What We Are Looking For:

- A friendly, trustworthy, and supportive nature with a positive outlook on life.
- Ability to build positive and constructive relationships with the children you support.
- Open to learning and developing skills and knowledge.

We know applying for jobs can be daunting and you maybe unsure if you have the right values, skills and experience. We have a specialist person called an Employment Mentor who will guide and support you through the recruitment process.

- Take time to read the additional information accompanying this job advert and make contact with us.
- We want to learn about you and we want to share our passion for staff development.

Why Join Us:

- Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and their families.
- A supportive and safe environment where children's voices are heard and centred on their individual needs.
- Commitment to supporting children and families to reunify and remain together.
- Opportunity to start your Residential Childcare Worker career through our Progression Pathway.
- Regular supervision, accredited training, and annual performance development reviews.

Manager details for informal discussion:

Sharon Garland, Section Manager Workforce
( Sharon.garland@conwy.gov.uk / 01492 575618 )

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is a mix of essential (x2) / desirable (x2) for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We're passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.

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Learn more about our recruitment process by visiting our Recruitment Process Page

We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an 'E' on the Person Specification).

We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage. Need some support with your application? We've got tips, guidance and support services to help you through it.

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