Residential Care Worker
*Please note that although the closing date for this advert is 30th November 2023, applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Any applications submitted by midnight on Wednesday’s, will be reviewed on Thursday’s with interviews to be held the following week. This means that the advert will be withdrawn should the vacancies become filled before the closing date*
A career working with disabled children and young people
As an Outstanding Children’s Services Authority, Cornwall Council offers fantastic career opportunities within its Residential Care Sector, for Residential Care Workers, Senior Residential Care Workers and Waking Night Residential Care Workers who want to work with disabled children and young people. In addition to a competitive salary, good pension, and payments for working outside of office hours and sleep in shifts, successful applicants will be provided with training and opportunities for career progression.
The salary range is a career grade, from £24,482 - £36,655 depending upon qualifications and experience. A generous relocation package will be available for eligible candidates.
For successful applicants who are new to Cornwall Council, a recruitment and retention bonus will be paid; £1000 when the job starts, with an additional £1000 paid after successfully completing the first year.
Ideally you are enthusiastic about making positive changes in the lives of disabled children. You should be child centred, able to use your own initiative, and work as part of a team. You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and partnership working when working with parents and other professionals. You should have or are willing to work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care (which the Council will fund).
Main purpose of the Job
To be part of a skilled team to ensure the best outcomes, for disabled children and young people. You will encourage the children to have fun, to learn, grow and develop in a safe way. Key duties and responsibilities are outlined in the role profile.
For an informal discussion please call Dermot McCann, Practice Development Lead (Residential Services) on 07751 748623 or email Dermot.McCann@cornwall.gov.uk
We have Homes located across the county however these roles are based in Par and Redruth. To find out more about our homes please visit our Children's Residential Services pages.
This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It’s a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.
This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies.
We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here - flexible working options.
Whilst the location/work-base for this role may have been specified, our evolving ways of working means that the role may require you to also work remotely (e.g. from home/other locations). We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.
How To Apply
Please click on the ‘Apply for Job’ link to open a new page and complete and application form. (If it does not work, please ensure you have pop-ups enabled)
Please view the role profile for the role you are applying for:
Residential Care Worker Role Profile
Senior Residential Care Worker Role Profile
Waking Night Residential Care Worker Role Profile
Your application will need to demonstrate how you meet the required criteria on the role profile marked ‘application form'. Please ensure you answer all the pre-screening questions in full, within the application form. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here – The application process
If you do not have access to a computer or would find it easier you can download the application form and document for your supporting statement and return it to Dermot McCann, Tresor, St Blazey, Par, Cornwall PL24 2DS to arrive before the closing date.
Supporting Statement & Questions
Declaration of Criminal Convictions Form
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Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.
Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It’s a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.