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️ATKINSON SECURE CHILDRENS HOME - EXETER⭐️
Who are we:
Atkinson Secure Childrens Home is a secure environment with excellent in-house facilities and rated ‘Outstanding’ by OFSTED.
Our approach is to provide exceptional parenting to the young people within our care, looking beyond their behaviours to go the extra mile for them and we do this in a safe and therapeutic environment. Atkinson cares for young people aged (10-17yrs) with emotional and behavioural difficulties who have been granted a secure accommodation order by the courts. The young people we care for are often in crisis and require intensive support, intervention, and physical intervention at a last resort, while working on their, education and training in vocational skills and life skills.
Useful information:
You will work an average of 37 hours per week, following a designated shift pattern between 8am – 4pm, 2pm – 10pm with on-call duties every 3rd weekend.
If you are relocating, we have a room you can rent for 4 – 6 weeks to give you time to find your own accommodation.
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
* Working for Devon County Council has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer.
* In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer:
* 26 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2023
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - more information can be found on the Peninsula Pensions website
* Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme – available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life
* Flexible working opportunities, including home-working (subject to the needs of the role)
* Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme
* DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
* Happy to Talk Flexible Working -The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
* We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
* This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
* Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
* For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
* This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Interview Date: 7th June 2024