Job Introduction
Casual Residential Social Services Officer
Salary: £14.90 hourly rate
Hours: Casual
The Service:
Beechside Short Break Service provides care and short break accommodation for up to six young people aged between 5 - 18 years tailored to meet individual children's needs, they may have a learning or a physical disability, often alongside communication needs. The aim of our service is to support them and provide a setting where they can develop confidence and flourish.
The Role:
You will work directly with children and young people, taking a child-centred approach to build warm, strong and positive relationships. You will be responsible for the day-to-day care of up to six children with a range of complex needs. You will work alongside children, helping them to achieve their specific individual needs and improving their future outcomes. You will apply relevant legislation, policies and procedures and guidance relating to residential childcare. You will work alongside other professionals such as social workers, schools and therapists to provide a consistent team approach to manage care and risk.
Please read the job profile for the full details of this role.
What you'll need to succeed:
You will:
- Be able to form warm and positive relationships with children to support their development and positive experiences.
- Be able to actively support children and encourage children to grow and flourish to their full potential.
- Have excellent communication skills, good listening skills and good written skills.
- Understand the issues and pressures affecting children today.
- Be flexible and responsive to the unique needs of each child.
Please read the job profile for the full details of this role.
You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.
Additional Information:
The full job profile is attached below.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Sam Stokes, Registered Manager, sam.stokes@portsmouthcc.gov.uk, 023 94 352 677.
A commitment to our values:
We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours.
How to Apply:
Click on the 'Apply' button to register or log into your applicant account, complete our profile builder, and add your personal statement. In your personal statement, give details about why you feel you are suitable for the role, using the 'Who is the Person' section of the job profile. If you have any queries whilst completing your application, email us at recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
If you submit an application without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely you will be successful.
We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.
Please ensure you provide your full education history from secondary school, include name/address of establishment, details of relevant qualifications & awarding body. Please explain any gaps - this is essential for all safeguarding children's roles.
We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.
We look forward to speaking with you soon. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
Why come to live and work in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth is a great waterfront city and a vibrant place to live and work. It is an island city with an “inner city” feel, a seaside location packed with attractions and events, and the advantage of fantastic countryside on its doorstep. With fast road and rail links to London, Brighton and major airports, and ferry links to Europe, it is the perfect place to live and work. Portsmouth has a strong history of partnership working and has successfully integrated several local services.
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.
Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.
