Job Description

32 hours per week



At Harwood House we support up to 3 children / young people up to the age of 19 with complex needs, including a learning disability or a disability diagnosis such as Autism.



Within your role you will assist children / young persons in achieving their personal outcomes by meeting their emotional, social, behavioural, health and developmental needs during their placement in a way that ensures their dignity and promotes independence.



As a shift lead, the responsibilities would be;



Taking responsibility of the shift - dealing with any emerging issues, which will include making admission decisions, considering the admission process. Co-ordinating and managing the work of the



Residential Workers and developing and managing plans/strategies to best meet the needs of children and young people accommodated



Working as part of the residential team to present a consistent approach to service delivery, assisting with service development and the implementation of the Directorate's procedures,



Liaising and working in partnership with police, social workers, other staff, agencies and organisations who are involved with working with the children and young people, so that identified support is properly coordinated.



Developing collaborative working with children/young people and parents/carers to assist in progressing Care/Pathway Plans to achieve set goals.



Supporting young people to develop personal relationships, a positive self-image, with difficult relationships and when they are distressed. Integrating young people into the community and promoting access to community



based services.



To undertake outreach work, providing individual/family work using a variety of creative short/medium term interventions appropriate to meet their needs or requirements



Working co-operatively to ensure that the service achieves both Directorate and National Standards contributing to effective service delivery, high practice standards and achievements of appraised



objectives, goals and targets.



Maintaining accurate and up to date records and ensuring confidentiality and data protection guidelines are adhered to. Signing off shift related paperwork and medication distribution.



Participating in any training and development activities/team meetings in order to maintain own professional development or to enhance competence within job role.



Supporting the Residential Manager in the delivery of the service, undertaking any duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade of the post and participating in the regular review of the content of the job description. Reporting appropriately to the manager, senior managers and CSSIW.



The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.



Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.



An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.



Sleeping In, Weekend Working are a requirement of this post.



Closing Date: 13 August 2025



Shortlisting Date: 14 August 2025



Interview Date: 20 August 2025



Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council



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Job reference
17755
Date posted
07/08/2025
Application closing date
13/08/2025
Location
Bridgend County Borough Council
Salary
27,275 - 28,192 per annum
Contractual hours
32
Basis
Part time
Job category/type
Social Care - Adults/Children
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