£24,498 (pro rata)
Do you have time and good energy to join our service as a casual working to give disabled children in Bristol fun times?
We're looking for casual staff to work in our 2 children's homes, Hengrove and Lawrence Weston (please specify in your application if you have a preferred area).
The shifts will mainly be evenings, weekend and holidays.
The role of a Residential Child Care Worker is to work with the team to provide a fun time for disabled children away from their families, having new experiences, learning independent living skills and building friendship groups.
It also offers families the opportunity to have a break from their caring duties, to spend time with their other children and recharge their batteries.
The service is offered to children aged between 5 and 18 with severe learning difficulties and/or physical health needs. The home is fully equipped to offer a variety of activities for the children to chose, including sensory play, in and outdoor activities, cooking and water play.
Why Bristol City Council
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people. We offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones in a high profile organisation.
Join us and you'll receive a generous rewards package including a membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How to apply
If you share our pdf values (157 KB) and are ready to be part of our exciting journey, select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the person specification in the Further Information section of your application. Sometimes we get high numbers of applications: we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria so, if you can, please demonstrate how you meet these in your application.
We'll review applications every 2 weeks so please submit your application as soon as you can.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
See our application guidance page for support with your application.
For more information, email:
- Valerie Mower (Registered Manager, Hengrove) on Valerie.mower@bristol.gov.uk
- Zoey Strode (Registered Manager, Lawrence Weston) on zoey.strode@bristol.gov.uk
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.