Residential Care Worker

Caudwell House is a residential and short break home for children with physical disabilities, associated learning disabilities and health needs in Southwell, Nottinghamshire.

We have been awarded outstanding by Ofsted since 2011 and strive to provide the best care and support children to have fun and reach their full potential. We are looking for 2 Residential care workers to help us do this and to interact with and make positive relationships with children and their families. Part of the role is to provide personal and intimate care and administer medication and health care procedures including peg feeding. Full training will be given.

Working 2 out of 3 weekends is a requirement but enhancements will be paid in addition to your wage for working weekends, bank holidays and after 8pm and full induction and ongoing training is provided.

Tier 7a

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

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