Job Description

Job description

Terms and Conditions: 2x Roles - Part time, 30 Hours per week and 20 Hours per week, Permanent

Department: People

Interview Date: w/c 9th June 2025

Apple Trees are looking to recruit a Residential childcare worker-Nights to work in our progressive and 'Outstanding' short break service supporting children and young people who have a learning disability, autism, physical disability or complex health needs. These young people may have had adverse childhood experiences which need to be considered alongside their disabilities and additional needs.





We are looking for someone who can work in a fast-paced environment; responding to the needs of the children and young people during the night and responding to emergency situations as they arise.



The work at Apple Trees is challenging but highly rewarding. You will need to be confident that you have the strength of character and ability to cope with the challenges the work may bring.





This type of care needs to be closely monitored and recorded, and specific risk management plans need to be in place in order to ensure the safety of the young person, therefore prioritisation and organisation skills are key.



The role involves providing personal care , administration of medication, completing of records, along with attendance at team meetings / training during the day.

The candidate must be over the age of 21

and have experience of supporting children and young people with these types of needs and have experience of working in a residential setting or relative experience .

For an informal chat about this role, please ring Apple Trees and ask for the Jerry or Angela via telephone: 01254 503 770

Diploma Level 3 which is equivalent to the NVQ 3 Health and Social Care or be working towards it, or have the ability to complete within 12 months. Other equivalent qualifications to be considered (in an associated field i.e. Child Care, Youth Work, Working with Children and Young People) is an essential requirement of this post.

Pease include supporting information which evidences how you meet the criteria detailed on the key requirements document.

Job details

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Job reference
REQ04030
Date posted
15/05/2025
Application closing date
01/06/2025
Location
Blackburn with Darwen
Salary
Grade E, SCP 9-15, 26,409 to 29,093 per annum, pro rata
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
30
Basis
Part time
Job category/type
Council