Are you looking for a flexible role that allows you to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people?
North Tyneside Council are looking to replensih our pool of sessional staff across all of our children's homes. Currently, we have 7 children's homes which are all considered to be good by Ofsted and we are committed to providing our children with excellent care.
Sessional staff are a critical part of our workforce and cover shifts across our homes to ensure sufficient staffing levels at all times. Given the nature of the 24:7 care we provide, this role includes a selection of shifts including days, lates, weekends and sleep-ins with enhancements paid to reflect this.
When working in one of our homes, you will be responsible for the care and well-being of the children in your care. You will work as part of a team to ensure our children's needs are met.
The sucessful candidate
You will be flexible in your approach to work and will have an energetic, friendly and enthusiastic personality. You will strive to provide the best possible care to our children and will adhere to the Quality Standards for Children's Homes.
You will have excellent verbal communication skills and be able to form positive relationships with children, young people, family members and professionals. You will also be skilled at written communication and have good IT skills to ensure that children's records are kept up to date.
You will have experience working with children who have emotional and behavioural needs or disabilities and will have good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities as well as the challenges faced by children in care.
Contact:
For an informal conversation regarding the vacancy, please contact:
Or,
Gayle Dickinson, Senior Manager for Children's Homes & Supported Accommodation (
[email protected])
DBS Statement
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The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and an Enhanced DBS disclosure, including Barred List Check, will be required.
Why North Tyneside Council?
Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, where joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression.
As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued.
Together, we're crafting a workplace that's built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference.
If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel.
Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business.
Require a reasonable adjustment? If you feel a reasonable adjustment will provide additional support in both the recruitment process and within the workplace, please indicate this to the hiring manager on your application. Declaring a reasonable adjustment will not subject you to any form of discrimination when determining which applicants are successful for interview and employment with us.
Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan
In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of the council’s operations, and the borough, by 50% by 2023 and to align to the Government’s net zero target of 2050.
We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we can’t do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough.
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