Role Summary & Benefits

Full Time 37 hours per week – Part time hours will also be considered

ATKINSON SECURE CHILDREN’S HOME – EXETER

Approximate salary:

Weekend work is expected, this is automatically added to your salary, which means you will be earning approximately FTE £35,525 + secure allowance annually – Working towards FTE £40,811 + secure allowance + sleep ins £44 each.

Rolling 8 week rota to include weekends

Requirements of the role:

Sleep-in shifts are a requirement of the role and are shared among members of the team you work in.

It is essential that all candidates are able to drive and hold a driving licence.

Who are we:

Atkinson Secure Children’s Home is a secure environment with excellent in-house facilities and rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED.

Our approach is to provide exceptional parenting to the young people within our care, looking beyond their behaviours to go the extra mile for them and we do this in a safe and therapeutic environment. Atkinson cares for young people aged (10-17yrs) with emotional and behavioural difficulties who have been granted a secure accommodation order by the courts. The young people we care for are often in crisis and require intensive support, intervention, and physical intervention at a last resort, while working on their, education and training in vocational skills and life skills.

The role:

You will help provide a safe, supportive and structured environment for children and young people in secure care, meeting their individual care, health and education needs as part of a dedicated team.

The role includes carrying out observations and assessments, contributing to care and behaviour plans, and supporting young people to make positive progress while reducing risks and promoting their rights and wellbeing.

You’ll work closely with families and professionals, deliver focused intervention work, advocate for each young person’s voice to be heard, and help prepare them for a successful transition to community or open settings.

Applications:

All application forms need to be fully completed with no employment gaps and reasons for leaving any previous employment needs to be fully explained.

During the online application you will be asked to type a ‘supporting statement’. The supporting statement will form a vital part of the selection process, including if you are invited to a formal interview.  It is important that you review the job description and person specification when typing your supporting statement, as you will need to demonstrate that you have the relevant skills/qualities this role requires.

Atkinson undertake a vigorous safer recruitment process please ensure all referees are aware that they will be contacted by the home.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Our offer to you

Working for Devon County Council (DCC) has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer.

In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer:

• 26 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2024.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme – more information can be found on the Peninsula Pensions website.
• Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme – available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life.
• Flexible working opportunities, including home-working (subject to the needs of the role).
• Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme.

For an informal discussion please contact Jemma Gent on jemma.gent@devon.gov.uk

Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.

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• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes – Working for Devon | Devon County Council
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.

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