We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated child care officers to support children and young people receiving short breaks at High Trees, Crawley. Our service is a six bedded, mixed gender unit which provides high quality day care and overnight short breaks for children and young people with learning disabilities. As well as providing a break for the young person and their family, we aim to provide a positive, stimulating and fun environment where children and young people have the opportunities to try new experiences and activities. Part of our work is also to support these children and young people to improve their communication skills and manage their challenging behaviour. Our location in a suburb of Crawley means we maintain a presence in the local community as well as having easy access to public transport and local shop and leisure facilities. You will be involved in supporting our customers throughout their daily routines (including personal care), activities (walks, swimming etc.), implementing behavioural programs, taking on a key working role for certain Young People and sometimes managing challenging behaviour. You will need experience of working with children. Experience of working with children with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour would be an advantage. We are also looking for casual Child Care Officers, who will work with us on an as and when needed basis. You will support the core staff team in working with the Young People, and implementing their various routines and activities. Some experience of working with children is needed. In line with the National Minimum Standards for Children’s Homes we are unable to accept applications from anybody under the age of 22.

Salary 17,372 to 22,937 per annum plus Crawley weighting allowance and a weekend working enhancement. Permanent, Full time Based in Crawley 37 hours per week Interview date: 11th and 12th June  This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly Criminal Records Bureau check). When making your application, please express a preference regarding whether you are applying for a grade 5, 6 or 7 position depending on your qualifications and experience. This can be detailed at the top of the application form in the preference area. Please ensure you use the correct role profile when making your application.