Salary: 16,781-18,746 per annum Based in Worthing Area Permanent, Casual hours Closing Date: 13th June 2017

Please note that this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that all care staff must be at least 21 years old. No person can work in a children’s home unless they are at least 3 years older than the oldest child accommodated.

Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of children in our West Sussex Children's Homes?

We are currently recruiting to a Residential Night Child Care Worker role, based in one of our homes located in Worthing.

Cissbury Lodge provides care for children and young people who have a diagnosis of a Severe Learning Disability. Children and young people may also have a range of physical disabilities alongside this. Cissbury Lodge is able to support children and young people with a wide range of physical, behavioural, social, communication, personal care and health needs associated with severe learning disabilities (such as autism and global developmental delay) and physical disabilities.

The children and young people accessing services at Cissbury Lodge will be mixed sex, ages 7 – 18 years old; however children and young people outside that age range can be supported in exceptional circumstances. Children who have disabilities without a Severe and profound learning disability cannot be accommodated.

Requirements of the role:

•  general awareness and sensory attention.
•  remain awake throughout the hours of duty
•  To build up a relationship with Children and Young People in order to provide a caring environment and maintain the child’s welfare.

•  periodic requirements for lifting or carrying, pushing or pulling items of moderate weight.

The post holder is required to work on a rota basis and undertake weekend working as required.

Ideally applicants will:-

• have experience in working with or dealing with children.  
• have excellent people skills.
• be able to develop and maintain good working relationships.
• be able to demonstrate positive personal authority.
• have great communication skills.

There is the opportunity for the successful candidate to undertake additional Qualifications (Level 3 Diploma CYPW) and further training. For the higher salary you will already have achieved this qualification.

If you would like to arrange a visit or find out more about this exciting role then please call Sharlene Vallance. Alternatively, you can contact Sharlene via email.

In order to apply please click on the ‘apply for job’ button

If you are submitting a CV as your application, the following information is mandatory: All employment and precise dates must be included. (Any gaps must be explained if you are selected for interview) For posts working with Children, the name and contact information for referees must cover a period of at least 5 years and include your current and most recent employer.