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Post No. POSN004092 - Residential Child Care Worker - Bridge View



35 Hours Per Week



Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people within residential care and have a passion for working with children who have additional needs? If so this is an exciting opportunity to join Newport City Council's Residential Service.



Bridge View is a newly renovated and bedroom house situated in Portskewett. Our team at Bridge View will provide care for children with additional needs in a residential settings and also provide short breaks for families that can support and strengthen families whilst offering individuals with additional needs meaningful lives within the community and overnight stays within a home from home environment. Bridge View works in partnership with families and caregivers of individuals with additional needs



The home is supported by training for Intensive Positive Behavior Support (iPBS) which allows us to support each individual child to provide the best outcomes and opportunities for their health, well-being and development.



We are looking for highly motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team to share our team's belief that young people can grow and develop if they are nurtured and cared for. At Bridge View we pride ourselves on being a caring and knowledgeable team who nurture young people by providing the right care which meets the individual needs of each young person. We encourage young people to develop their independence and communication. We strive to provide an inclusive environment where young people can have fun and enjoyment.



The team are specialist trained to meet the needs of young people. If you think you have the right values and want to make a difference then this opportunity is for you. Experience of working with children would be preferable but we also recognise that individuals come with a wide range of experiences and transferable skills and so it is not essential. We offer an excellent induction and training package which includes supporting you to attain a level 3 qualification in working with Children and Young people



The current vacancies are full time posts and you will complete a shift pattern comprising of 15 hours a day 7am until 10pm. You will work on a pattern of 1 day on and 2 days off and will need to cover sleep ins as and when required. If you wish to discuss this role further please contact Amanda.callaghan@newport.gov.uk for an informal conversation.



This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.



We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.



Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.



Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together

Ein gwerthoedd - Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd