Job Introduction
Brunswick Place is based in Stafford and is an edge of care service for young people between the ages of 11-17.
We are looking for staff who would like to work in a supportive environment where every day is different. This can include attending meetings with other professionals, rock climbing, baking or meeting with family and friends.
This is an incredibly rewarding role that makes a real difference to young people and their families.
We have full time permanent contracts however we're happy to consider part time.
Main Responsibility
Within this role you'll be providing a safe, nurturing environment for children and young people who need overnight stays of up to 3 night per week. Our aim is to engage all our young people in a variety of new activities and experiences, promote positive friendships and provide emotional support.
The Ideal Candidate
For this role you'll need:
- A minimum of Level 3 Childcare Diploma or equivalent
- Full driving licence as this role involves transporting young people.
Please note: On occasion in residential care there is a need to only accept applicants from a particular protected characteristic. As per the exceptions under the Equality Act 2010 there is an occupational requirement for this role to be fulfilled by someone aged 22 or over. The reason being that we are legally required to ensure that anyone appointed is at least 4 years older than our oldest young person. Therefore, we will only be able to progress applications from candidates aged 22 years and over. Details of the exception referred to can be found here Equality Act 2010 (legislation.gov.uk).
For more information about the role please contact: Susan Dodd on 01785 253673 or susan.dodd@staffordshire.gov.uk
Or you can find out more information via our Children's Residential Services website.
The recruitment for this position is ongoing and so we reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to a range of benefits.
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Silver Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.
