Overview

We are recruiting a Childcare Support Worker at Caerphilly County Borough Council.Working hours: 37 hours per week (7.24 Monday – Friday).Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time.Location: Tredomen. Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.Team: Children’s ServicesThis position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.Salary: £28,598 - £31,022. Benefits include access to training and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

Provide a service to children, young people, their families or carers within their placements or community, including direct work with children and young people.Support Workers assist and support qualified officers in the discharge of the statutory obligations of the authority in relation to children and young people who may be “looked after”, or the subject of a care and support plan.Case management responsibility will be allocated in appropriate circumstances for children and young people who have care and support needs. This will include assessment, planning and review for those children and young people.Demonstrate good time management and organisational skills and uphold the values, motivation and commitment required to work in a challenging, yet rewarding environment.

Qualifications and Requirements

A Level 2 Care or equivalent qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW).An understanding of children and young people’s behaviour, and the need for support and intervention in some circumstances.Experience of working with people in complex situations.A full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings.

Benefits

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

How to view Job Description and Person Specification

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

How to apply and contact

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah Parry/Colette Limbrick on 02920849716/07394029942 or email Parrys1@caerphilly.gov.uk limbrc@caerphilly.gov.uk

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