Job Introduction
The White House
The White House is a three bedroom home for young people aged 8 - 14 and accommodates both male and female residents on a planned admission basis.
The Role:
You will be responsible for the day to day interaction and care of up to three children with a range of complex needs. You will work alongside children by helping them to achieve their specific individual needs and improving their future outcomes. You will be expected to apply relevant legislation, policies, procedures and guidance relating to residential child care.
Responsibilities include
- You will work alongside other professionals for example schools and therapists to provide a consistent team approach to manage care & risk
- Attend meetings with children or represent the team at meetings.
- You will be required to input information into the client database and carry out other related administrative tasks.
- You will also be expected to attend and contribute towards team meetings.
- With support from a senior staff member (sometimes on call not physically present) you will make sound judgements in the moment concerning safeguarding and general safety and wellbeing. These decisions must be within policy and practice and justifiable, demonstrating high standards of care.
The ideal candidate
You will need to have/be
- Be able to effectively engage and build relationships with children. Have an understanding of the issues and pressures affecting children today.
- Have good listening skills and be able to remain calm and focussed when working under pressure.
- Have excellent communication skills as you will be required to liaise with other agencies, parents, colleagues and children.
- Be willing to use your initiative and make decisions around the needs of children on a day to day basis.
- Be flexible in being able to adapt to changing workloads of the team.
- A driving license is required.
- A verifiable pass is required in English and Maths. Have good written / IT skills in order to write contact sheets and reports
- A Diploma at Level 3 would be an advantage or a willingness to work towards it is essential.
Please see the Job profile for the full details of this role
Application process
We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.
As part of your application we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.
We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal
You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we have a successful applicant.
About Portsmouth City Council
What we can offer you:
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.
Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council
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.
Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800
