Vacancy Details

Description

Directorate:  Children and Family Services

Section:  Children’s Social Care

Grade:  Level 6

Hours:  37 hours per week on a rota basis

 

 

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

  

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work in Stoke on Trent city council Woodview Children with Disabilities respite and outreach service. We are looking for passionate and committed workers who have the resilience to work with complex situations, be flexible and support a group of staff managing complex behaviours. You will work on a rota to support the in running of Woodview and to get the best possible outcomes for our children.

 

You will join an excellent team staff who will support you with training, development and induction to ensure you are ready for the challenges. If you want to make a difference for our children and young people we would welcome you to our service. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

 

Amongst the benefits we offer are:

• Up to 40 days holiday(including 8 days bank holidays)
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Highquality reflective supervision
• Health and wellbeing support
• Access to staff equality and diversity networks

 

If you would like to discuss the role further please contact

Chris.Whalley@stoke.gov.uk  CWD Residential & Outreach Principal Manager

 

 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment.  This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

 

 

Please note that having the right to work in the UK is an essential requirement for this role, as we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position. As part of the interview, you will be required to show your right to work in the UK.

 

 

Additional Information

Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.

 

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority.  If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

 

To Apply

Please create / log into your account and then click 'apply'.  If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email recruitment@stoke.gov.uk or call us on 01782 238189.

 

In order to apply for this vacancy, you must be able to supply the required answers to the following questions: