Tangier Road Children's Home (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
Basic DBS check required
£37,937 to £41,510 per annum plus 17% shift allowance
37.0 hours per week
Salary: Band 9, £37,937 to £41,510 per annum plus 17% shift allowance
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (37 hours per week, Mondays to Fridays with additional weekend and sleep in duties as required)
Closing date: Sunday 16 March 2025, 23:59
The Service:
As a service we take pride in our work by valuing others, focusing on what's important so that we make a real and positive difference. We look after children between the ages of 8-18 with a range of complex issues relating to social and emotional needs. Tangier Road Children's Home was inspected by Ofsted in May 2023 and found to be rated overall 'good' including in how well children and young people are helped and protected and the effectiveness of leaders and managers.
Your New Role:
Reporting to the residential manager you will provide care to children with a range of complex needs. You will work alongside colleagues and the children to achieve their specific individual needs and improve their future outcomes. You will apply the relevant legislation, policies and procedures and guidance relating to residential childcare. You will work alongside other professionals to provide a consistent team approach to manage care & risk and/or represent the team at meetings. You will promote the welfare of the children as defined in the Children Act 1989/2004 and Working Together. You will work 37 hours a week including shift work, the occasional sleeping-in duty and weekend working as and when required.
Please read the job profile for the full details of this role.
What you'll need to succeed:
You have a relevant qualification e.g., social work diploma/degree or equivalent, or a level 5 leadership and management qualification, and level 2 English and Maths. You can promote/maintain good communication between staff and ensure individuals are given the opportunity to express their opinions. You have good knowledge and experience of working in a residential home for children, and of group living and behaviour support. You can interpret children’s behaviour and respond appropriately and build positive relationships with children. You have excellent communication skills, experience of supervising staff, and an understanding of equality, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice. You have a driving licence and use of a car, or are otherwise able to use public transport or other means to travel to appointments across the city.
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:
Carl Whittaker, Registered Manager, carl.whittaker@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
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.
Application process:
How to complete your application: https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/how-to-apply/
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.
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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?
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What we can offer you:
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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.