The role
Do you have a passion for and experience supporting children and adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism? Are you looking for a role and a career with development opportunities? Do you want to make a lasting difference to the lives of children, young people and adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism in Southwark?
If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you! We are looking for Residential Care officers for our Orient Street Short Breaks unit which supports children, young people and adults with learning disabilities and autism (and associated physical disabilities).
As a Residential Care Officer your focus would be on providing a safe and caring environment while also offering opportunities for resident’s to maximise their independence and engage in ordinary living and community life. This includes the provision of personal care, domestic care, managing health and safety and implementing activities for residents. There is a necessity to be able to maintain records of activities and be able to update plans and risk assessments as needed.
You will have an understanding of the needs of carers and the importance or respite care, knowledge of other social care roles and other professions and statutory organisations such as Ofsted and CQC.
This is an opportunity to provide a vital role in supporting carers to provide care to children and adults with learning disabilities while developing a career in care with access training and development opportunities.
Why work for Southwark as a Residential Care officer?
- Generous remuneration package, annual leave and local government pension
- Newly refurbished residential unit and well-staffed service.
- We provide professional and training opportunities to develop your skills and give you the opportunity to enhance your qualifications. This can provide a clear pathway into a leadership and management role.
- We provide great work/life balance. Flexible working patterns.
- We are a gold level accredited Investor In People employer.
Please note the post holder will be expected to work shifts as part of a 7-day rota. Shifts are typically 07:00 – 15:00 and 14:00 – 22:00.
If you think you can make a real difference to our residents, apply to be a Residential Care Officer today.
We particularly welcome applications from male candidates as these groups are currently underrepresented within the workforce.
For an informal discussion about the role or for more information please contact the Unit Manager Mary Tennyson – 02075825907 or Mary.Tennyson@southwark.gov.uk and/or Rob Skipwith on 020 7525 5756/ 07736499842 or Rob.Skipwith@southwark.gov.uk
(COVID-19) information for job applicants:
Southwark Council are following the most recent Government guidelines surrounding Corona virus. During this period, we still look forward to receiving your application and if shortlisted, we will be conducting interviews remotely using video link e.g. Microsoft Teams.
Recruitment timetable:
This is a rolling advert which will stay active until the post is filled. The first round of interviews are expected to be the week commencing 10th August. Please apply at your earliest convenience to avoid any disappointment.
Southwark Council is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are long standing members of the Disability Confident Employer scheme and the Business Disability Forum. Diversity and inclusion are the driving force behind our #greatsouthwarkteams. We have many internal employee resource groups, including LGBTQ+ and Women’s groups that are supported by the Council. We recognise that the diversity of our workforce and our communities is a strength; we value the differences between people and the ways that those differences can contribute to a richer, creative and more productive work environment.
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