Sessional Residential Childcare Officers, North Tyneside

Are you looking for a flexible role that allows you to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people?

North Tyneside Council are looking to replenish our pool of sessional staff across all of our children's homes. Currently, we have 7 children's homes which are all considered to be good by Ofsted and we are committed to providing our children with excellent care.

Sessional staff are a critical part of our workforce and cover shifts across our homes to ensure sufficient staffing levels at all times. Given the nature of the 24:7 care we provide, this role includes a selection of shifts including days, lates, weekends and sleep‑ins with enhancements paid to reflect this.

When working in one of our homes, you will be responsible for the care and well‑being of the children in your care. You will work as part of a team to ensure our children's needs are met.

You will be flexible in your approach to work and will have an energetic, friendly and enthusiastic personality. You will strive to provide the best possible care to our children and will adhere to the Quality Standards for Children's Homes.

You will have excellent verbal communication skills and be able to form positive relationships with children, young people, family members and professionals. You will also be skilled at written communication and have good IT skills to ensure that children's records are kept up to date.

You will have experience working with children who have emotional and behavioural needs or disabilities and will have good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities as well as the challenges faced by children in care.

• The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and an Enhanced DBS disclosure, including Barred List Check, will be required.