At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide direct care to children and young people in a supportive environment.
- Company: The Highland Council, committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Casual role with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and support children with disabilities in a meaningful way.
- Qualifications: Experience with children affected by disabilities and willingness to gain necessary qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 18450 - 22550 £ per year.
Location: Skye Short Breaks Service, The Elgin Residence
Hours: As and when required
Duration: Casual/Relief
Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.
Job Purpose: To provide direct care to children and young people who attend Skye Respite Service for day-care or overnight respite. To collaborate closely with other professionals in Care & Learning, Education, Health and Voluntary Agencies, to assess the needs of children affected by disability and their families and provide integrated services to support them. To work in partnership with parents and carers.
The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce. As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post. Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by e-mail, unless otherwise stated. Please check your e-mails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Requirements:
- Registration with SSSC and willingness to undertake the necessary qualifications (HNC and SVQ Level 3).
- Experience of working with children and young people affected by severe disability, including Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
- This position is classified as a regulated role. An Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history.
Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria:
- You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland.
- You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years.
Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.
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