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About The Job
Salary: £25,183 - £25,992 a year pro rata
Hours per week: 27.75
Contract type: Permanent
Do you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs? Are you caring, reliable, and ready to work as part of a dynamic, supportive team? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
As a Short Breaks Worker (Nights), you will play a vital role in providing safe, nurturing overnight care and support for children and young people with additional needs. Working at our dedicated Hub and occasionally within the community, you'll offer tailored short breaks that give children positive experiences while offering respite to families and carers.
What You'll Do
- Support young people with a variety of needs across residential, day care, parenting support and club activities.
- Communicate sensitively and effectively with children, families and professionals.
- Respond to challenging behaviours calmly, knowing when to seek support.
- Undertake care and domestic tasks including personal care, manual handling, and administering medication (after training).
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to care plans and reviews.
- Work as part of a committed multi-disciplinary team while also using your initiative when working independently.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with families and professionals alike.
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with children (paid or voluntary).
- Communicates clearly and compassionately, both verbally and in writing.
- Understands and respects the challenges faced by children with additional needs and their families.
- Is aware of discrimination and its impact on young people.
- Is willing to work towards a Level 3 in Caring for Children.
- Can travel across the borough and work occasional lone shifts in the community or in family homes.
- Is ready to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Why Join Luton Council?
- Be part of a friendly, supportive team that values diversity and inclusion.
- Access to professional development and training opportunities.
- Play a meaningful role in shaping the future for local children and their families.
Ready to take the next step in your care career? Apply today and help us build a brighter future for Luton’s young people.
About Us
Our ambitious
Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough
Application Process
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.
On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.
This post is only open to female applicants due to a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010, to provide personal care with dignity and respect in sensitive situations.
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
How To Apply
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