THE DETAILS:
  • Location: Blaenau Childrens Centre, Ammanford,
  • Subject: Education and Childcare Development
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Salary Type: Annual
  • Language: Welsh

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Residential Childcare Officer

Carmarthenshire County Council
Description

Various number of hours available

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people?

This is an exciting opportunity to join Carmarthenshire County Council's children's residential service. We are investing significantly into our residential provision and collaborating with adult services to ensure positive transitions for young adults with complex needs and disabilities. We are looking for staff who have the right values, motivation and commitment to work in this rewarding yet challenging role. You will become part of a team providing a stimulating, nurturing environment to enable our children and young people to reach their full potential.

It is not essential that you have previous experience of working in residential homes as we recognise that individuals come with a wide range of experiences and transferable skills. We offer an excellent induction and training package, including supporting you to attain a level 3 qualification in working with Children and Young people, if you do not already have this.

You will be required to work shifts on a rota basis. This includes working evenings, weekends and bank holidays. You will also be required to sleep in as part of your duties

You will need a basic knowledge of Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this post.

For an informal discussion please contact Victoria Griffiths on 01269 850789 / vcgriffiths@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

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