Residential Worker (Children's)

Bedford, England, United Kingdom

1/13/2025

Are you aspirational, empathetic, motivated and passionate about children and young people, do you want to make a difference to their lives and support their families, then read on.

Foxgloves is a friendly short breaks service delivering care and support to young people with disabilities, where we build and thrive on the positive relationships and desired outcomes for young people.

We believe in an inclusive culture that enables young people to achieve their full potential, where celebrating the progress from their starting point and ensuring that childrens needs and rights are at the forefront of their care. Just see our Ofsted to see how we perform.

We have opportunities open for a residential worker Full time of 37hrs on a shift rota basis. You would ideally have sound knowledge of Autism and Disabilities, previous experience within residential care, SEND, Education, early years or help. Within the role you will be a keyworker to children and support families. Excellent administration and IT skills, ability to manage files and compiling reports form much of the role.

We are looking for people to develop and sustain positive relationships with young people and play an active role in service delivery. You will need to provide care to young people between ages of 7 to 18 years with a diagnosis of Learning disability and or Autism with associated learning needs.

Please complete the A to K form to be selected.

Closing Date - 29th January 2025

Interview Date - 10th February 2025

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.

Please Note

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

• a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
• a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only)
  
  

unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk

Armed Forces Covenant

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.

https://www.bedford.gov.uk/your-council/about-council/armed-forces

Disabled applicants

Bedford Borough Council is a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

https://www.bedford.gov.uk/jobs/more-information-and-how-apply/information-and-guidance-applying-council-vacancies/disability